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Title: Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Genghis Khan" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the life and exploits of Genghis Khan, regarded as one of history's most renowned conquerors, and delves into the cultural and societal structures of the Mongol empire. Through the lens of Genghis Khan's narrative, readers are likely to encounter themes of power, leadership, and the dynamics of early nomadic civilizations. The opening of the book begins with an examination of pastoral life in Asia, emphasizing the four modes of subsistence that shaped early human societies: hunting, herding, gathering, and agriculture. It establishes a context for understanding the nomadic tribes of Central Asia, detailing their reliance on rearing livestock and the subsequent development of patriarchal governments. Abbott introduces Genghis Khan as a pivotal figure among these tribes, having risen from humble pastoral origins to become a formidable chieftain whose legacy would alter the course of history. The initial chapters set the stage for the complex interplay of culture, environment, and warfare that would characterize the Mongol empire during Genghis Khan's reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 28667

Published: May 2, 2009

Downloads: 160

Language: English

Subject: Genghis Khan, 1162-1227

Subject: Mongols -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Genghis Khan" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of the life and exploits of Genghis Khan, regarded as one of history's most renowned conquerors, and delves into the cultural and societal structures of the Mongol empire. Through the lens of Genghis Khan's narrative, readers are likely to encounter themes of power, leadership, and the dynamics of early nomadic civilizations. The opening of the book begins with an examination of pastoral life in Asia, emphasizing the four modes of subsistence that shaped early human societies: hunting, herding, gathering, and agriculture. It establishes a context for understanding the nomadic tribes of Central Asia, detailing their reliance on rearing livestock and the subsequent development of patriarchal governments. Abbott introduces Genghis Khan as a pivotal figure among these tribes, having risen from humble pastoral origins to become a formidable chieftain whose legacy would alter the course of history. The initial chapters set the stage for the complex interplay of culture, environment, and warfare that would characterize the Mongol empire during Genghis Khan's reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879

EBook No.: 28667

Published: May 2, 2009

Downloads: 160

Language: English

Subject: Genghis Khan, 1162-1227

Subject: Mongols -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.