Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

By: Jack Weatherford

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis, Jack Weatherford

Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.

Vastly more progressive than his European or Asian counterparts, Genghis Khan abolished torture, granted universal religious freedom, and smashed feudal systems of aristocratic privilege. From the story of his rise through the tribal culture to the explosion of civilization that the Mongol Empire unleashed, this brilliant work of revisionist history is nothing less than the epic story of how the modern world was made.

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Critic reviews

"With appreciative descriptions of the sometimes tender tyrant, this chronicle supplies just enough personal and world history to satisfy any reader." ( Publishers Weekly)

"There is very little time for reading in my new job. But of the few books I've read, my favourite is Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford. It's a fascinating book portraying Genghis Khan in a totally new light. It shows that he was a great secular leader, among other things." (Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India)

"Weatherford's admiration for Genghis and his firsthand knowledge of many of the sites important in Mongol history give this text an immediacy and a visual quality that are enhanced by Davis’s presentation. When the narrative begins to lag in its final hour or two as it moves farther from the twelfth century, Davis's crisp pace maintains the listener’s interest to the end. An informative and provocative work of popular history." ( AudioFile)

Engrossing.

A scholarly work written in a popular, highly accessible style of a fascinating subject. The modern world owes more to the Mongols than it realizes. I can’t wait to read more on this subject and more works by this author.

An eye opening lesson in history

A great read of a famous like that significantly impacted the world. This book clarifies many misconceptions and false beliefs on the life of Genghis Khan

I can't get enough Khan!

What made the experience of listening to Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World the most enjoyable?

The great Khan was ruthless and cunning and a real badass!

Any additional comments?

I know my reviews are simple but this is another must listen.

a lot not told in our history classes

we are taught that the Western world created everything worth having. this book educates on how we got to where we are, and as with most advancements it seems like a lot of blood was shed to get there. highly recommended.

Mind blowing, history that all should kbow

This us a must read. Much of this history came from work in the 1990s. Shakes your understanding of world history.

Surprisingly Excellent

To be honest. I don't remember purchasing this book. I just noticed it in my library one day. It really isn't a book I would normally buy so I decided to give it a try. It is absolutely excellent. Well researched and well told. It gives a spin on the formation of the origins of the modern world that is thoroughly fascinating. Well done.

Great Summary of Genghis Khan

This was a great story. I never realized we wear pants because of Genghis Khan. And he accomplished all his conquests with about 100K soldiers.

Great book - in-depth and interesting

I especially enjoyed the first part of the book covering Temujin’s life story and rise to power. The rest of the book covering the following history of the Mongol Empire was also interesting, but not as captivating as the stories about Temujin himself - for obvious reasons.

Amazing story

This is one of the best history books I’ve read. The author brings to light and makes sense of the history of the Mongols.

It makes sense as to how they managed to hold onto their empire for so long. It also makes explains the obsession of political and religious historians to distort and twist the reality of the empire Genghis Kahn began.

A great educational read. I highly recommend it!!!

Great story

The history of one of the founders of today civilization. One of the less known and unjustly blamed for problems and phenomena that have nothing to do with him. The first leader that made sure nobody is above the law. Someone who brought german miners in china and chinese doctors in germany. The first leader who didnt believe on war slaves and the one who introduced diplomatic immunity!
Was his son the one that introduced the paper money so the trade on which his father invested so much can evolve freely. An example for many leaders today.
Books can lie. But places and work done never lie.
Is nice to see how the history evolve from generations to generations. Of course is not true for Albania where the story began with Rilindjen!