ISBN:
9780735221154
Language:
English
Pages:
xxiii, 407 Seiten
,
Karten
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Weatherford, J. McIver, author Genghis Khan and the quest for God
DDC:
323.44/209
Keywords:
Genghis Khan Religion
;
Genghis Khan 1162-1227 Religion
;
Freedom of religion History
;
Religion and politics
;
Religion and state
;
Religions Relations
;
Freedom of religion History
;
Religion and politics
;
Religion and state
;
Religions Relations
;
Mongolia Religion
;
Mongolia Religion
;
Dschingis-Khan Mongolenreich 1155-1227
;
Religion
Abstract:
The anger of the gods -- Becoming Temujin -- The teeth that eat men -- The golden whip of heaven -- Wisdom of the steppe -- Conflicting selves -- Becoming Genghis Khan -- Messenger of light -- Jesus of the steppe -- The making of the Mongol nation -- Guardians of the flame -- Becoming the world conqueror -- Wings of one bird -- God's omnipotence -- The thumb of fate -- Wild man from the mountain -- The Confucian and the unicorn -- Becoming a god -- The last campaign -- War, inside and out -- Burning the books -- Life after death -- The thunderbolt of God
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
