However, during the High Middle Ages, a man named Temujin was able to break old traditions and unite all the Mongols. He was later titled "Genghis Khan" meaning "Universal Ruler (of the Mongols)".So how were they able to overthrow the wealthiest and strongest nations and kingdoms? The primary reason is their brilliant leadership, survival skills, natural toughness, and the 100% horse-based military. Every warrior in the Mongol army
Genghis Khan As a foreigner, Genghis Khan had a unique approach to warfare that overwhelmed the opposition and used completely different methods than which were being used for hundreds of years before. He was a great militaristic leader who expanded the boundaries of the Mongol empire through conquest. The Mongol military tactics and organization enabled Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire to conquer nearly all of continental Asia, the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe. The foundation to conquering and controlling such vast amounts of land was because of the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols other tactics were invented by Genghis Khan, his generals, and his successors. Technologies useful to attack fortifications were taken from other
This has caused many to make up a false persona of who Genghis Khan was. He was a great ruler who was respected by loyal subjects and followers, and who does not deserve disapproval from ignorant people. There are some notable personal and political events in the Great Khan’s life, which impacted his decision to unify the Mongol people. He grew up in tribal violence, murder, abandonment and fear, which helped shape his character and also gave him a strong survival instinct. “Hunting, trading, herding, and fighting formed a seamless web of subsistence activities in the lives of the early Mongols” (17).
It was not an easy task trying to redeem his name, and home for his entire race. It took asking for the assistance of many different walks of life, and learning to appreciate their servitude for Thorin to finally gain back his home of the Lonely Mountain. No amount of gold or silver was worth Thorin’s life, but he risked it all, and in return gave a safe home back to the exiled dwarves. Thorin can be viewed as a brave, hard spirit that always stood not only for him, but for other’s as well. He fought until the end, and in the end went with peace and pride.
The king’s counsels consisted of people “who envy everyone else and admire only themselves (Ut. 1. More, p. 15)”; their only objective was to climb higher on the ladder of power and wealth. Free of any management from the king, they conspired against each other and exploited their peasants. From their very childhood they were raised lazy and luxurious with no restrictions from stealing the land from the peasants if they don’t bring enough profit.
The reasons for the defeat of the Whites have long been a topic of debate. White historians have identified superior numbers of Red troops, as well as the Reds controlling 'most of the war industry, and most of the establishments and stores of the old imperial army and navy'. Conversely, Red historians have overestimated superior strategy as a cause of their victory. Even Trotsky admitted that '[although] we defeated our enemies, it cost us the greatest losses. We took too long over every battle, every war, every campaign'.
Paulina Cruz Period 4 Mrs. Deturk Peter the Great Peter the Great was an outstanding ruler. He was born on June 9 1682 and passes away January 28, 1725. He had a character of being demanding, concerning, and very sagacious. Many people believe he has ruled for adverse causes; for example, he has murdered his son. However, most of what he has done results in a very favorable manner for Russia.
When Ivan was ill and about to die he wanted to make the boyars swear an oath of loyalty to his son, Tsarevich Dmitrii. The boyars organized a great revolt to refuse to pledge their loyalty to Ivan’s infant son. Once Ivan heard of this he gave them a “harsh speech”, and that’s what stopped the revolt. It just shows how frightening Ivan was. Ivan was on his death bed and he could still scare a group of people into doing what he wanted them to do.
Were the Mongols Barbaric? The Mongols have a long, war driven history. Killing ruthlessly over millions of square miles to nearly conquer the entire continent of Asia, the Mongols have certainly made their mark on history. Yet this society was as civilized as any other society during this time period. The Mongolian society has been wrongly conveyed through the eyes of the present world due to a series of what seems to be a perfect storm.
DBQ: Evaluation of Stalin’s Leadership Loved and hated by many, Joseph Stalin is one of the most controversial leaders in world history. Joseph Stalin transformed the Soviet Union into a modern superpower between 1928 and 1941. His rule is characterized by the creation of Collectivized Agriculture, Rapid Industrialization like the Five Year plan, and the many aspects of life under a totalitarian regime like purges, censorship, propaganda, and the cult of personality. In 1917, Russia was crumbling into pieces. The World War I was draining all of Russia’s resources.