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Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2025-08-01

Lex Fridman & Jack Weatherford: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #476

#476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire

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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.com/sponsors/ep476-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.

Lex Fridman recommended Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States by Work Administration and Voices from slavery : 100 authentic slave narratives, and discussed Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, Genghis Khan and the Quest for God by Jack Weatherford, The Secret History of the Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford, and Emperor of the Seas by Jack Weatherford. Jack Weatherford discussed The Secret History of the Mongols by The Arth Estate.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

    Jack Weatherford · at 0:09 · mentioned 2 times

    Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford is a historical re-evaluation of the Mongol Empire's profound and often overlooked contributions to global trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.

    Discussed
    “He has written a legendary book on his topic, titled "Genghis Khan and The Making of the Modern World."”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 0:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Genghis Khan and the Quest for God

    Jack Weatherford · at 0:15

    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.”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 0:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Secret History of the Mongol Queens

    Jack Weatherford · at 0:15

    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.”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 0:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Emperor of the Seas

    Jack Weatherford · at 0:15

    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.”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 0:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. The Secret History of the Mongols

    The Arth Estate · at 2:28

    The Secret History of the Mongols by The Arth Estate is an invaluable anonymous chronicle written around 1240 that serves as the primary historical source for the biography of Genghis Khan.

    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...”
    Jack Weatherford #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 2:28
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States

    Work Administration · at 4:24:32

    Slave Narratives a Folk History of Slavery in the United States by the Work Administration is an extensive historical compilation comprising direct, firsthand testimonies and interviews with formerly enslaved people, preserving their oral histories and personal accounts of bondage.

    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.”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 4:24:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  7. Voices from slavery : 100 authentic slave narratives

    Unknown · at 4:24:43

    Voices from slavery : 100 authentic slave narratives by Unknown is a compilation dedicated to preserving the real, documented experiences and personal accounts of individuals who lived through the horrors of human bondage in the United States.

    Recommended
    “I can recommend the book that I've been reading, which is "Voices from Slavery, 100 Authentic Slave Narratives."”
    Lex Fridman #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire 2025-08-01 Listen at 4:24:43
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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