Project Gutenberg 2009-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 343 Abbott, Jacob 1803 1879 Marianne Erodore Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series 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.) "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.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 Mongols -- History DS Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Warfare 462151 2025-08-12T03:46:43.329854 text/html 464105 2021-01-05T00:44:36 text/html 952048 2025-08-12T03:46:53.182306 application/epub+zip 958219 2025-08-12T03:46:47.048396 application/epub+zip 238979 2025-08-12T03:46:45.576345 application/epub+zip 1191994 2025-08-12T03:46:57.381338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1155346 2025-08-12T03:46:52.015316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422115 2022-09-13T10:30:48.125281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404985 2025-08-12T03:46:42.399873 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 404839 2021-01-05T00:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19156 2025-08-12T03:46:57.514299 application/rdf+xml 15791 2025-08-12T03:46:46.093356 image/jpeg 3641 2025-08-12T03:46:45.835366 image/jpeg 824711 2021-01-05T00:44:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 141558 2021-01-05T00:44:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 937523 2025-08-12T03:46:43.392868 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia