: Weatherford asserts that the Mongol Empire created a transcontinental free-trade zone along the Silk Road, facilitating the flow of paper, printing, and gunpowder from East to West. Critical Reception
While widely praised for its engaging, "cinematic" narrative, the book has faced criticism from professional historians for its "rosy" depiction. Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World...
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: The book highlights radical policies for the 13th century, including the abolition of torture , the creation of the first international postal system, and universal religious tolerance . facilitating the flow of paper