Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2025-08-01
Books mentioned on #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
Jack Weatherford is an anthropologist and historian specializing in Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford is a historical non-fiction account that reexamines the life of the Mongol emperor and argues that his empire laid the foundations for modern global commerce and culture.
Discussed“He has written a legendary book on his topic, titled "Genghis Khan and The Making of the Modern World."”
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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens
Discussed“And he has written many other books, including "Emperor of the Seas, Kublai Khan and The Making of China", "Genghis Khan and the Quest for God", "The Secret History of the Mongol Queens", and other excellent books.”
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Genghis Khan and the Quest for God
Discussed“And he has written many other books, including "Emperor of the Seas, Kublai Khan and The Making of China", "Genghis Khan and the Quest for God", "The Secret History of the Mongol Queens", and other excellent books.”
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The Secret History of the Mongols
The Secret History of the Mongols is an invaluable historical chronicle composed around 1240 shortly after the death of Genghis Khan, serving as the primary literary and biographical source for the rise of the Mongol Empire.
Discussed“So what happened was a man named Yesugei, Yesugei, the future father of Genghis Khan, Yesugei was up on a hill, he was hunting with his falcon, the words of the "Secret History the Mongols" were very clear, and he looked down, and he saw her...”
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Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States
Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States by the Work Projects Administration compiles historical interviews and firsthand accounts from former slaves.
Recommended“By the way in this topic, firsthand accounts of slavery could be read in "Slave Narratives, A Folk History of Slavery in the United States", from interviews with former slaves.”
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Voices from slavery : 100 authentic slave narratives
Voices from slavery : 100 authentic slave narratives is a compilation of firsthand historical accounts detailing the experiences of individuals who lived through slavery.
Recommended“I can recommend the book that I've been reading, which is "Voices from Slavery, 100 Authentic Slave Narratives."”
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