Chapter Summary Of Genghis Khan By Weatherford

Weatherford chronological organization of this book allows him to analyze Genghis as a leader and the nature of his empire in manageable sections. He divides his book into three parts. Part One centers around the later parts of Genghis's childhood going into adulthood and his rise to power among his clansmen. Going into Part Two, Weatherford continues with the expansion of the Mongol Empire all the way to Europe to the death of Genghis Khan. Weatherford also addresses the Mongols concerned over the fate of the empire and the successor to the title, Great Khan. Part Three, the last part of the book, begins with Khubilai Khan, Genghis's grandson, inherited the title of Great Khan to how western civilizations tarnished the image of the Mongol