Is The Secret History of the Mongols reliable?
The Secret History is regarded as the single most significant native Mongolian account of Genghis Khan. Linguistically, it provides the richest source of pre-classical Mongolian and Middle Mongolian. The Secret History is regarded as a piece of classic literature in both Mongolia and the rest of the world.
Why is it called The Secret History of the Mongols?
The title includes the word ‘secret’ because either only members of the imperial family and those given special favour or only Mongols were permitted to read it, even if other versions were in circulation in some remote places like Tibet.
Who is the author of the book The Secret History of Mongols?
Chinggis Khan
The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan.
When Was The Secret History of the Mongols written?
1240
Mongolian literature begins with the Secret History of the Mongols, an Imperial chronicle dealing with the life and times of Genghis Khan and his successors, written about 1240.
What was so special about the Mongols?
The amazing military achievements of the Mongols under Genghis Khan and his successors were due to superior strategy and tactics rather than to numerical strength. Mongol armies were chiefly composed of cavalry which afforded them a high degree of mobility and speed . Their movements and maneuvers were directed by signals and a well-organized messenger service.
How did the Mongols become so successful?
Mongol forces were pretty much “Legions on-horseback” despite the lack of resources or numbers. Mongols were drilled, highly-trained and disciplined, and another important reason for Mongol success are the quality of the generals as well as the discipline due to the meritocratic structure compared with other feudal or tribal armies.
Are the Mongols good or evil?
They destroyed the whole irrigation system of Central Asia and left it a desert. Other times, the Mongols seem like they were good – the Mongol Empire made Eurasia safe to travel around in, and helped spread the use of paper and glass and steel and sugar and cotton and other important inventions from China to West Asia and from West Asia to China.
Why were the Mongols so important?
The Mongols not only conquered territory in Europe but also in Asia, and particularly in China. While Genghis Khan was alive, the Mongols conquered Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The Mongols were also famous for moving very quickly. They could travel for many miles without stopping (poor horses).
