The Mongols: everything you wanted to know
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The Mongols' Logic of Violence
This chapter discusses the Mongols and their reputation for brutality during their invasions. While many societies describe them as barbaric, the Mongols had a logic to their violence. If people submitted and acknowledged the Mongols' right to rule, they would be left alone and even praised. However, those who resisted, particularly cities, were massacred as a warning to others. The chapter explores examples of this brutal behavior.
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