Jack Weatherford is a renowned anthropologist and bestselling author, best known for his groundbreaking book on Genghis Khan, hailed by Elon Musk as one of his all-time favorites.In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Kublai Khan, Genghis Khan’s grandson, and how he conquered and united China to establish the Yuan Dynasty. Weatherford unpacks the turbulent civil war between Kublai and his brothers, the cultural clash between Mongols and Han Chinese, and how Kublai’s leadership turned conflict into cohesion.We also dive into the leadership lessons behind his rise, how he managed power, adapted to new cultural norms, and led one of the most diverse empires in history.📚 My list of 100 history books that will change your life: https://charif.beehiiv.com/subscribeBuy Jack’s book about Kublai Kahn here: https://amzn.to/4jbDCQe00:00 – Intro01:21 – What motivated Jack to research Kublai Khan?04:26 – Childhood of Kublai09:58 – Using religion to his advantage17:29 – Rise to the throne25:22 – Civil war between two brothers31:22 – Conquering the Song dynasty1:07:20 – The challenges of a new massive empire1:19:33 – The death and legacy of Kublai Khan#kublaikahn #mongolempire #mongol #chinesehistory #genghiskhan #jackweatherford

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