Chapter 14 The Last Great Nomadic Challenges: From Chinggis Khan to Timur Introduction Mongols ended/interrupted many great postclassical empires Extended world network ? foundation for interaction on global scale Forged mightiest war machine Four khanates ? sons divided Ruled for 150 years Last time nomadic peoples dominated sedentary peoples Paradox of rule ? fierce fighters vs. tolerant/peaceful leaders The Mongol Empire of Chinggis Khan Introduction difficult to organize before Chinggis Khan a. divisions/rivalries b. Khan ? astute political strategist/brilliant military commander 2. Nomadic world ? horse culture a. Lived on herds ? meat, milk, traded hides for grain/vegetables b. Tough little ponies c. Children ride from early age
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Chapter 14 The Last Great Nomadic Challenges: From Chinggis Khan to Timur Introduction Mongols ended/interrupted many great postclassical empires Extended world network ? foundation for interaction on global scale Forged mightiest war machine Four khanates ? sons divided Ruled for 150 years Last time nomadic peoples dominated sedentary peoples Paradox of rule ? fierce fighters vs. tolerant/peaceful leaders The Mongol Empire of Chinggis Khan Introduction difficult to organize before Chinggis Khan a. divisions/rivalries b. Khan ? astute political strategist/brilliant military commander 2. Nomadic world ? horse culture a. Lived on herds ? meat, milk, traded hides for grain/vegetables b. Tough little ponies c. Children ride from early age
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