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Mongolia, Genghis Khan and an Empire of Tolerance
Mongolia is a unique land of both incredible beauty and misunderstood history. One of the last remaining countries of nomadic herders, it is the most sparsely inhabited country in a landlocked territory and one of the most isolated spots on Earth. Yet eight centuries ago it was the center of the world—home of the largest empire in history and the birthplace of Genghis Khan, the man The Washington Post named the most important person of the last thousand years. How did Genghis Khan’s life shape the last eight centuries of history? How is he relevant to us today? Jack Weatherford will share his research and insights.
MLF: International Relations
In association with the Travel department
For more on Mongolia, consider visiting the country with our Travel team. More information on the upcoming trip can be found here.
The Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero
Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium
San Francisco, 94105
United States
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Jack Weatherford
Anthropologist; Author, Genghis Khan and the Quest for God: How the World's Greatest Conqueror Gave Us Religious Freedom, Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World