Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

The Mongol Empire: Conquerors of the Steppes

Varighed
1T 42M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

The origins of the Mongols trace back to the vast, windswept steppes of Central Asia, a region defined by its harsh climate, open plains, and nomadic peoples. Life on these steppes was shaped by mobility, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. Mongol tribes lived in felt tents called gers, moving with the seasons to find fresh pastures for their livestock. This nomadic lifestyle fostered independence and adaptability, qualities that would later become crucial to their military and political success.

Before unification, the Mongol people were fragmented into numerous clans and tribes, each led by its own chieftain. These tribes were frequently engaged in rivalries, blood feuds, and shifting alliances. Despite their divisions, they shared a common language, spiritual beliefs rooted in shamanism, and customs that emphasized loyalty to kin and tribe. Power dynamics among these tribes were in constant flux, with temporary coalitions formed for mutual defense or economic advantage. The steppes were a place of both danger and opportunity, where leadership was earned through skill, strength, and the ability to maintain support among warrior bands.

The early history of the Mongols was shaped by interactions with neighboring peoples such as the Tatars, Merkits, and Naimans. These interactions often involved skirmishes, trade, and intermarriage, helping to shape the evolving identity of the Mongol people. External threats and invasions, including incursions by the powerful Jin and Western Xia dynasties of China, exposed the Mongol tribes to more advanced warfare and political systems, which they would later adapt and use to their advantage.

© 2025 Viola Lamers LLC (Lydbog): 9798318457999

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 29. marts 2025

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Japanese Wartime Empire, 1931-1945 Ramon H. Myers
  2. Citizenship between Empire and Nation: Remaking France and French Africa, 1945–1960 Frederick Cooper
  3. Communism Unveiled: Karl Marx's Legacy of Deception and Destruction: Uncover Marx's secrets! Engaging audio guides reveal his legacy of lies and destruction. Jameson Wilder
  4. The Hong Kong Protests: The Fight for Democracy and Autonomy in a Changing China Fredrich Hazelton
  5. The Age of Imperialism: How Colonial Powers Expanded Their Influence Globally Arlo Holders
  6. Sacred Foundations: The Religious and Medieval Roots of the European State Anna M. Grzymała-Busse
  7. Drapers Forge Richard Sims
  8. Troubled by Faith: Insanity and the Supernatural in the Age of the Asylum Owen Davies
  9. Sex & Secularism Joan Wallach Scott
  10. The Politics of Evangelical Identity: Local Churches and Partisan Divides in the United States and Canada Lydia Bean
  11. Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World Carolyn Custis James
  12. The Americanization of the Apocalypse: Creating America's Own Bible Donald Harman Akenson
  13. Apollonius of Tyana G. R. S. Mead
  14. Shinto and the State, 1868-1988 Helen Hardacre
  15. Boy Jesus: Growing Up Judean in Turbulent Times Joan Taylor
  16. American Covenant: A History of Civil Religion from the Puritans to the Present Philip Gorski
  17. Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life Henri Nouwen
  18. Our Bodies, Whose Property? Anne Phillips
  19. Territory, Authority, Rights: From Medieval to Global Assemblages Saskia Sassen
  20. The Doctrine of the Last Things W. O. E. Oesterley
  21. Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical Shaul Magid
  22. Extended Summary - Aurora: Based On The Book By Kim Stanley Robinson Quick Reading Library
  23. Unmasking America: A Nation's Cry To Racism Anthony E. Fisher
  24. Good Boys, Bad Hombres: The Racial Politics of Mentoring Latino Boys in Schools Michael V. Singh
  25. Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence Tremper Longman III
  26. Trusting Doctors: The Decline of Moral Authority in American Medicine Jonathan B. Imber

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Start tilbuddet