Foundations of Eastern Civilization
Season 1
Ep 36. Shaking the Foundation - Mongols in the East
- TV-PG
- October 25, 2013
- 28 min
Look beyond the military success of the Mongols and reflect on the impact their empire had on Eastern civilization. From trade to global communication, the Mongols facilitated a global system that joined East and West Eurasia in a "world system." In this lecture, you'll also meet Marco Polo, Qubilai Khan, and more.