Genghis Khan And The Making Of The Modern World... (LIMITED ★)

: Weatherford asserts that the Mongol Empire created a transcontinental free-trade zone along the Silk Road, facilitating the flow of paper, printing, and gunpowder from East to West. Critical Reception

: Unlike contemporary European and Asian rulers who relied on hereditary status, Genghis Khan promoted leaders based on loyalty and competence . Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World...

: The book highlights radical policies for the 13th century, including the abolition of torture , the creation of the first international postal system, and universal religious tolerance . : Weatherford asserts that the Mongol Empire created