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East Meets West The Mongols * Temuchins Rise Born ca. 1162, d. 1227 After long period of tribal conflict and intrigue, succeeded in unprecedented feat of unifying all Mongols. Declared Khan of Khans and given name Genghis Khan, 1206. Conquest of North (Kin) China 1211-1214 * * War with Persia 1218-1222 War started after Persians put Mongol emissaries to death. War of annihilation on both sides. Mongol detachment sent to pursue Shah across his own empire. Following conquest of Persia, Mongol troop circled Caspian. * * The Legend of Prester John A Christian King David ruled a great land in the East His son, Prester John, would come and rescue Europe from the Islamic threat Many Mongols were technically Christians of the Nestorian sect Rumors of Mongol attack on Moslems reinforces belief in the legend * Mongol Battle Tactics Constant practice in riding, archery. Travelled very light. Extraordinary endurance. Extremely ruthless in battle. Extraordinary military discipline. Practical, readily assimilated advanced siege technology. * Mongol Battle Tactics Remarkable ability to coordinate armies separated by great distances. Mobility unheard of by armies of the time--up to 100 miles/day. Mongol combination of mobility and communication probably not equaled again until W.W. II. * Rule in conquered territories Ruthless annihilation of resistance (terror tactics). General benevolence when no resistance. Cities generally left under native governors. Religious tolerance important in consolidating rule, gain support of minorities oppressed by Moslems. Administration commonly more benign, less corrupt than pre-Mongol government. * Positive qualities of Mongols Discipline, obedience to own laws Sense of honor and loyalty, respect for these qualities in others, even opponents High status of women These qualities attested even by European observers who generally detested the Mongols * Genghis Khan’s Value Statement “The greatest joy a man can know is to conque