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In “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World”, readers are introduced to Jack Weatherford’s unique insights concerning Genghis Khan and the truth of the Mongolian history in Europe and Asia. The only Western scholar allowed into Khan’s homeland and burial site, Weatherford challenge traditionally bloodthirsty characterizations of the historical figure to assert instead a progressive and benevolent image of the ancient ruler.
Jack Weatherford delivers “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World” with a thoughtful and reflective tone, critically deconstructing myths about the historical figure to provide a new perspective of the infamous Genghis Khan. A New York Times bestseller, the book aims to shed light on the storied and grandiose legend of Genghis Khan.
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In “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World”, readers are introduced to Jack Weatherford’s unique insights concerning Genghis Khan and the truth of the Mongolian history in Europe and Asia. The only Western scholar allowed into Khan’s homeland and burial site, Weatherford challenge traditionally bloodthirsty characterizations of the historical figure to assert instead a progressive and benevolent image of the ancient ruler.
Jack Weatherford delivers “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World” with a thoughtful and reflective tone, critically deconstructing myths about the historical figure to provide a new perspective of the infamous Genghis Khan. A New York Times bestseller, the book aims to shed light on the storied and grandiose legend of Genghis Khan.
A Brief Look Inside:
EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER
than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,
and the characters and its world still live on.
Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to
bring us beneath the surface of the page
and invite us into the world that lives on.
These questions can be used to..
Create Hours of Conversation:
• Foster a deeper understanding of the book
• Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups
• Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately
• Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before
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