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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Jack Weatherford

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World The name Genghis Khan often conjures the image of a relentless, bloodthirsty barbarian on horseback leading a ruthless band of nomadic warriors in the looting of the civilized world. But the surprising truth is that Genghis Khan was a visionary leader...

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Monday Morning Podcast

It was mentioned as a book Tom Rhodes was rereading on a plane to Mongolia, as he suffers from anxiety and finds the book to be calming.

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I would stick it in the bag and I would zip it shut and then look to make sure and I would zip it shut again, and then I would still have to check it before I left the house in the car on the way to t...

— Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcas...

Episode: Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 8-16-18

It was mentioned as a book Tom Rhodes was rereading on a plane to Mongolia, as he suffers from anxiety and finds the book to be calming.

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I would stick it in the bag and I would zip it shut and then look to make sure and I would zip it shut again, and then I would still have to check it before I left the house in the car on the way to the airport before I started talking that anxiety down because I use it is my Genghis Khan Biography to reread on the plane.

The Daily Stoic

This book was described as rewriting history and offering a new perspective on Genghis Khan, challenging preconceived notions of him as merely a bloodthirsty monster. It was highly praised for its fascinating and incredible content, and has sold over 300,000 copies.

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And then another book that profoundly influenced me and I've referenced it many times, I wrote about it in Egos The Enemy. But it's a book called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jac...

— Episode: Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Lea...

Episode: Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Learning From...

This book was described as rewriting history and offering a new perspective on Genghis Khan, challenging preconceived notions of him as merely a bloodthirsty monster. It was highly praised for its fascinating and incredible content, and has sold over 300,000 copies.

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And then another book that profoundly influenced me and I've referenced it many times, I wrote about it in Egos The Enemy. But it's a book called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford.

Loved this book. Obviously Genghis Khan does not have a great reputation. We don't know a lot about him but I love books that sort of rewrite history or allow you to see history from a new perspective. And that's what this book does.

It was optioned for film by Wilph Films, Dick Wolf being the founder of Law or the creator of Law and Order.

We sell it in the painting porch if you haven't read it. Absolutely should read it. It's seriously an incredible book.

Episode: Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and th...

This book was briefly mentioned in a positive light at the end of the interview.

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Prof G Markets

Ed described the biography as an essential read for anyone interested in power and success, highlighting Genghis Khan's rise from poverty to empire.

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My favorite book is an old book that I read this year, which was the authoritative biography of Genghis Khan. It's called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. It's by this guy Jack Weather...

— Episode: Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Ru...

Episode: Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Running for...

Ed described the biography as an essential read for anyone interested in power and success, highlighting Genghis Khan's rise from poverty to empire.

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My favorite book is an old book that I read this year, which was the authoritative biography of Genghis Khan. It's called Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. It's by this guy Jack Weatherford. I would recommend this book to pretty much anyone who is interested in being successful at anything.

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