Primary Sources:
Onon, Urgunge. The Secret History of the Mongols: The Life and times of Chinggis Khan. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon, 2001. The Secret History of the Mongols The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan. RoutledgeCurzon Press, 2005. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://jigjids.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/the_secret_history_of_the_mongols_the_life_and_times_of_chinggis_khan1.pdf>.
This is a book written about Genghis Khan . Written soon after death this book is one of the only, if not the only primary source written, however very biased, we could not support most of this information.
Khan, Genghis. "Genghis Khan Quotes." Genghis Khan Quotes (Author of Genghis Khan's Rules for (Warriors) Writers). GoodReads, 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/5272307.Genghis_Khan>.
This website showed us intilligent quotes from Genghis Khan. It gave us an idea of who he was and his wisdom.
"Genghis Khan's Children." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh3.ggpht.com/8TX1zovvGqdn-cVEKjn5smzJm7JurgYe55Hf6Fz1xYL56c8eGDahuD97CdmztfvWUxsx=s170>.
This was a representation of Genghis Khan's four children. It was drawn sometime near their era.
"Quote." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. http://quonation.com/qpics/Genghis_Khan_Army_Donkey_Lion.jpg.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about armies. Stating that an army's strength is dependant on leadership and not strength.
"Quote2." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <https://i.imgur.com/3zLfjpg.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about his country. Stating that he doesn't care about himself, if his country lives on. Showing that he cared deeply for his people.
"Quote3." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/555414-14118-34.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about god. He had not thought he was god, but he was an equilavent, or punishment of god. Thinking his enemies had deserved defeat as it was destiny.
"Quote4." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://meetville.com/images/quotes/Quotation-Genghis-Khan-world-short-life-Meetville-Quotes-57919.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan said to his children before he had died. He told them that his goal was world domination, but he believed in them to conquer the world.
Secondary Sources:
Anderson, Melissa, Amie Dryer, Derek Frieling, Gary Furlong, Elizabeth Green, Chris Johnson, Joyce O'day, Peter Porter, Cherie Redelings, and Brian Weaver. "Genghis Khan." 100 Leaders. Kenneth E. Behring, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 23 Oct. 2014. http://100leaders.org/genghis-khan.
This website introduced us to Genghis Khan. This source allowed us to choose Genghis Khan and provided us with a starting point in research.
Weatherford, Jack McIver. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. New York: Three Rivers, 2005. Print.
This book was suggested to us by our living expert. It explained Genghis Khan changed our modern world providing us information about his lasting legacy.
History.com Staff. "Genghis Khan." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2009. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. <http://www.history.com/topics/genghis-khan>.
We used this to highlight the major events in Genghis Khan's life. It highlighted major events in his life and gave us an idea of what was worth including.
Yusoontorn, Sompomg. "10 Leadership Lessons From Genghis Khan." 10 Leadership Lessons From Genghis Khan. Slideshare, 28 Apr. 2011. Web. 30 Oct. 2014. <http://www.slideshare.net/bright9977/10-leadership-lessons-from-genghis-khan>.
This was an article about his impact on our society. It helped us form a thesis for our project.
Ancient, Innovations. "Genghis Khan One of History's Great Destroyers [FULL DOCUMENTARY]." YouTube. YouTube, 16 Jan. 2014. Web. 2 Nov. 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb21UW3fmkU>.
This source showed us how Genghis Khan was seen as an evil tyrant. It provided us all the myths and rumors about him, and a breif insight on his history.
"Genghis Khan Riding Horse." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh4.ggpht.com/C_EZ_EhUTZjthcPLCKv_pDRfVIlZLq9qlHz0E5Ngqq6XwgEGh7cUQvFQY6fCvM3XP64M=s126>.
This was a picture of Genghis Khan with a horse. We used it because we thought it was pleasant and wanted something nice to welcome people to the website.
"Genghis Khan Statue." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh5.ggpht.com/zLdfI-amcznJFzE1MnTu-1PmbBk1IUUybpestrsT4Zvq9cJ8SBHrBqH8MNLnOxB5Yfiu=s170>.
This was a photo of a statue of Genghis Khan. It was evidence that Genghis Khan left a legacy on the people of Mongolia, as they built such large statues of him.
"Genghis Khan Statue." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015.
<http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/08/03/world/03genghis.xlarge1.jpg>.
This photo was a statue of Genghis Khan. It represented how people think he looked like today, as there was no photographs of him.
"Genghis Khan with Mongolian Bow." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh5.ggpht.com/O6WvVH4uiWdHold_hgHsJxtddRtSC7e9QyjfVAcljoiRIbKvK3qEDNX--Pn1MQiggotM=s148>.
This source was a photo showing an actor re-anacting the Mongolians horseback archery. It showed how the bow was used and the Mongolians army in action.
"Silk Road." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh4.ggpht.com/d6C1ADZHKFj2BAb5oeXCvrDTlTTzuvpMVwZwH0eWNKbskuRKKrMdR6MnOdhrW7-6Kyaf=s119>.
A picture of the famous silk road trade route. Genghis Khan saw importance in trade and protected it heavily, making it safe for merchants to cross.
"Genghis Khan's Empire." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh6.ggpht.com/zZa3M5SKLQ4h1cGGEUg8v-h_9y9G18Jtgmmfp4NDxqn-jyywoFb0GwKG24qh6GJtmLAS=s117>.
This source allowed us to have a map of Genghis Khan's empire and show how much he had conquered. It provided evidence to support our claim of a large kingdom.
"Battle Tactics." Battle Tactics. The Field Museum, 24 Feb. 2012. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://genghiskhan.fieldmuseum.org/behind-the-scenes/establishing-an-empire/battle-tactics>.
This source allowed us to include battle tactics used by Genghis Khan and innovations that made his lasting legacy. It taught us of his brutality and gave us evidence to support how he conquered so many tribes.
Carboni, Stefano and Qamar Adamjee. "The Legacy of Genghis Khan". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/khan1/hd_khan1.htm (October 2003)
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's significance and impact on our lives today. We used information gathered on this page to support our thesis.
University, Columbia. "The Mongols in World History | Asia Topics in World History." The Mongols in World History | Asia Topics in World History. University of Columbia, 2004. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/figures/figu_geng_legacy.htm>.
This source allowed us to include many of Genghis Khan's lasting legacy and learn why he was significant. It introduced us to many innovations we were not aware of.
"Genghis Khan." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 26 =5" >Jan. 2015. http://www.biography.com/people/genghis-khan-9308634
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's life in detail. The information it provided us stretched from birth to death, this sourced mainly provided us with information regarding his early life.
Jarus, Owen. "Genghis Khan, Founder of Mongol Empire: Facts & Biography." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 10 Feb. 2014. Web. 03 Feb. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/43260-genghis-khan.html>.
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's life on a factual level. We researched the main plot points of his life using this website.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 43 - Wrath of the Khans I - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 23 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-43-wrath-of-the-khans-i/>.
A podcast about Genghis Khan. The speaker, Dan Carlin speaks about who Genghis Khan was in general focusing on the most interesting things in his life, or about him. Dan Carlin briefly speaks about the history behind Genghis Khan.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 44 - Wrath of the Khans II - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-44-wrath-of-the-khans-ii/>.
The second in a five-part podcast series. Touches on the same points as the first, focusing on the more interesting things, and giving facts on two sides of an argument on whether Genghis Khan was a tyrant or peace bringer.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 45 - Wrath of the Khans III - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 30 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-45-wrath-of-the-khans-iii/>.
The third in a five-part podcast series. This was the last podcast we listened to in this series. Very similar to the first two but begins to touch more on the history of Genghis Khan.
For an interview we asked a UNR professor named Hugh Shapiro who taught courses such as The History of East Asia. However he was not able to do an interview. We had contacted him through his email: [email protected]. Screenshots of our conversation are included below. We used the book he had suggested as a source.
Onon, Urgunge. The Secret History of the Mongols: The Life and times of Chinggis Khan. Richmond, Surrey: Curzon, 2001. The Secret History of the Mongols The Life and Times of Chinggis Khan. RoutledgeCurzon Press, 2005. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://jigjids.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/the_secret_history_of_the_mongols_the_life_and_times_of_chinggis_khan1.pdf>.
This is a book written about Genghis Khan . Written soon after death this book is one of the only, if not the only primary source written, however very biased, we could not support most of this information.
Khan, Genghis. "Genghis Khan Quotes." Genghis Khan Quotes (Author of Genghis Khan's Rules for (Warriors) Writers). GoodReads, 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/5272307.Genghis_Khan>.
This website showed us intilligent quotes from Genghis Khan. It gave us an idea of who he was and his wisdom.
"Genghis Khan's Children." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh3.ggpht.com/8TX1zovvGqdn-cVEKjn5smzJm7JurgYe55Hf6Fz1xYL56c8eGDahuD97CdmztfvWUxsx=s170>.
This was a representation of Genghis Khan's four children. It was drawn sometime near their era.
"Quote." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. http://quonation.com/qpics/Genghis_Khan_Army_Donkey_Lion.jpg.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about armies. Stating that an army's strength is dependant on leadership and not strength.
"Quote2." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <https://i.imgur.com/3zLfjpg.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about his country. Stating that he doesn't care about himself, if his country lives on. Showing that he cared deeply for his people.
"Quote3." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/555414-14118-34.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan once said about god. He had not thought he was god, but he was an equilavent, or punishment of god. Thinking his enemies had deserved defeat as it was destiny.
"Quote4." N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://meetville.com/images/quotes/Quotation-Genghis-Khan-world-short-life-Meetville-Quotes-57919.jpg>.
This was something Genghis Khan said to his children before he had died. He told them that his goal was world domination, but he believed in them to conquer the world.
Secondary Sources:
Anderson, Melissa, Amie Dryer, Derek Frieling, Gary Furlong, Elizabeth Green, Chris Johnson, Joyce O'day, Peter Porter, Cherie Redelings, and Brian Weaver. "Genghis Khan." 100 Leaders. Kenneth E. Behring, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 23 Oct. 2014. http://100leaders.org/genghis-khan.
This website introduced us to Genghis Khan. This source allowed us to choose Genghis Khan and provided us with a starting point in research.
Weatherford, Jack McIver. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World. New York: Three Rivers, 2005. Print.
This book was suggested to us by our living expert. It explained Genghis Khan changed our modern world providing us information about his lasting legacy.
History.com Staff. "Genghis Khan." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2009. Web. 25 Oct. 2014. <http://www.history.com/topics/genghis-khan>.
We used this to highlight the major events in Genghis Khan's life. It highlighted major events in his life and gave us an idea of what was worth including.
Yusoontorn, Sompomg. "10 Leadership Lessons From Genghis Khan." 10 Leadership Lessons From Genghis Khan. Slideshare, 28 Apr. 2011. Web. 30 Oct. 2014. <http://www.slideshare.net/bright9977/10-leadership-lessons-from-genghis-khan>.
This was an article about his impact on our society. It helped us form a thesis for our project.
Ancient, Innovations. "Genghis Khan One of History's Great Destroyers [FULL DOCUMENTARY]." YouTube. YouTube, 16 Jan. 2014. Web. 2 Nov. 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb21UW3fmkU>.
This source showed us how Genghis Khan was seen as an evil tyrant. It provided us all the myths and rumors about him, and a breif insight on his history.
"Genghis Khan Riding Horse." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh4.ggpht.com/C_EZ_EhUTZjthcPLCKv_pDRfVIlZLq9qlHz0E5Ngqq6XwgEGh7cUQvFQY6fCvM3XP64M=s126>.
This was a picture of Genghis Khan with a horse. We used it because we thought it was pleasant and wanted something nice to welcome people to the website.
"Genghis Khan Statue." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh5.ggpht.com/zLdfI-amcznJFzE1MnTu-1PmbBk1IUUybpestrsT4Zvq9cJ8SBHrBqH8MNLnOxB5Yfiu=s170>.
This was a photo of a statue of Genghis Khan. It was evidence that Genghis Khan left a legacy on the people of Mongolia, as they built such large statues of him.
"Genghis Khan Statue." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015.
<http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/08/03/world/03genghis.xlarge1.jpg>.
This photo was a statue of Genghis Khan. It represented how people think he looked like today, as there was no photographs of him.
"Genghis Khan with Mongolian Bow." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh5.ggpht.com/O6WvVH4uiWdHold_hgHsJxtddRtSC7e9QyjfVAcljoiRIbKvK3qEDNX--Pn1MQiggotM=s148>.
This source was a photo showing an actor re-anacting the Mongolians horseback archery. It showed how the bow was used and the Mongolians army in action.
"Silk Road." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh4.ggpht.com/d6C1ADZHKFj2BAb5oeXCvrDTlTTzuvpMVwZwH0eWNKbskuRKKrMdR6MnOdhrW7-6Kyaf=s119>.
A picture of the famous silk road trade route. Genghis Khan saw importance in trade and protected it heavily, making it safe for merchants to cross.
"Genghis Khan's Empire." N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <https://lh6.ggpht.com/zZa3M5SKLQ4h1cGGEUg8v-h_9y9G18Jtgmmfp4NDxqn-jyywoFb0GwKG24qh6GJtmLAS=s117>.
This source allowed us to have a map of Genghis Khan's empire and show how much he had conquered. It provided evidence to support our claim of a large kingdom.
"Battle Tactics." Battle Tactics. The Field Museum, 24 Feb. 2012. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://genghiskhan.fieldmuseum.org/behind-the-scenes/establishing-an-empire/battle-tactics>.
This source allowed us to include battle tactics used by Genghis Khan and innovations that made his lasting legacy. It taught us of his brutality and gave us evidence to support how he conquered so many tribes.
Carboni, Stefano and Qamar Adamjee. "The Legacy of Genghis Khan". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/khan1/hd_khan1.htm (October 2003)
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's significance and impact on our lives today. We used information gathered on this page to support our thesis.
University, Columbia. "The Mongols in World History | Asia Topics in World History." The Mongols in World History | Asia Topics in World History. University of Columbia, 2004. Web. 25 Jan. 2015. <http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/figures/figu_geng_legacy.htm>.
This source allowed us to include many of Genghis Khan's lasting legacy and learn why he was significant. It introduced us to many innovations we were not aware of.
"Genghis Khan." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 26 =5" >Jan. 2015. http://www.biography.com/people/genghis-khan-9308634
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's life in detail. The information it provided us stretched from birth to death, this sourced mainly provided us with information regarding his early life.
Jarus, Owen. "Genghis Khan, Founder of Mongol Empire: Facts & Biography." LiveScience. TechMedia Network, 10 Feb. 2014. Web. 03 Feb. 2015. <http://www.livescience.com/43260-genghis-khan.html>.
This source allowed us to research Genghis Khan's life on a factual level. We researched the main plot points of his life using this website.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 43 - Wrath of the Khans I - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 23 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-43-wrath-of-the-khans-i/>.
A podcast about Genghis Khan. The speaker, Dan Carlin speaks about who Genghis Khan was in general focusing on the most interesting things in his life, or about him. Dan Carlin briefly speaks about the history behind Genghis Khan.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 44 - Wrath of the Khans II - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 26 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-44-wrath-of-the-khans-ii/>.
The second in a five-part podcast series. Touches on the same points as the first, focusing on the more interesting things, and giving facts on two sides of an argument on whether Genghis Khan was a tyrant or peace bringer.
Carlin, Dan. "Hardcore History 45 - Wrath of the Khans III - Dan Carlin." Dan Carlin. Orator, 2014. Web. 30 Jan. 2015. <http://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-45-wrath-of-the-khans-iii/>.
The third in a five-part podcast series. This was the last podcast we listened to in this series. Very similar to the first two but begins to touch more on the history of Genghis Khan.
For an interview we asked a UNR professor named Hugh Shapiro who taught courses such as The History of East Asia. However he was not able to do an interview. We had contacted him through his email: [email protected]. Screenshots of our conversation are included below. We used the book he had suggested as a source.