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Every book Jack Weatherford recommended on podcasts
Books recommended by Jack Weatherford
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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...”
Where to get it
Books Jack Weatherford wrote
- Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
- Genghis Khan and the Quest for God
- The Secret History of the Mongol Queens
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #476 – Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2025-08-01 | 1 |