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History Of The Mongols
The Mongols had came ready for whatever got in their way. “During the 13th century a small tribe formed the grasslands or steppes of central Asia conquered much of the known world.”( background essay) They were also known as “barbarians.” They killed and didn't care for anyone that came in front of them.

The Mongols had a child born on the Mongolian plains in 1167. His name was Temuchin. An additional 20 years Temuchin has fought to bring the Mongol clans in shape. They needed a leader so he had stepped up and took the position. “Genghis Khan’s 1st real target was the Chin armies of north China.” (background essay) An army of 200,000 men were sent to Chinese cities. The slaughter of his attack “was so great that the streets of the Chinese

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