I almost cried to have found out the burning of books. I remember the library of Alexandria... Imagine how far our civilization have move forward if we haven't lost those libraries.
In the initial encounter with the Khwarazm Empire, Genghis Khan did approach them with diplomacy, trying to establish peaceful trade relations. However, after the betrayal by the Khwarazm Shah, things took a brutal turn. While he showed diplomatic efforts at first, the events that followed revealed the harsh and destructive side of his conquests, which, as history shows, were indeed devastating.
I almost cried to have found out the burning of books. I remember the library of Alexandria... Imagine how far our civilization have move forward if we haven't lost those libraries.
"I am the judgement of Heaven. If you had not committed some great sin, God would not have caused me to come down upon you."
- Ghenghis Khan.
Love mongols. They treated the muslims in a same way they treat others. Truly Mongols ❤️
So according to you Gingis khan was a very reasonable diplomat full of respect for his enemies. 👎
In the initial encounter with the Khwarazm Empire, Genghis Khan did approach them with diplomacy, trying to establish peaceful trade relations. However, after the betrayal by the Khwarazm Shah, things took a brutal turn. While he showed diplomatic efforts at first, the events that followed revealed the harsh and destructive side of his conquests, which, as history shows, were indeed devastating.