Thursday, October 12, 2017
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM (ET)
Pettengill Hall G65 - Classroom
Event Type
Lecture
Contact
Cameron, Hamish R
Department
Classical and Medieval Studies
Link
https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=34854
The Mongol Empire's legacy in medieval Eurasia was complicated. While the Mongols destroyed kingdoms and killed tens of thousands of people, they also facilitated political, economic and religious connections. This talk by Colleen Ho (University of Maryland) analyzes the enigmatic Chinggis (aka Genghis) Khan, highlights the Mongols' appearances in modern culture and presents the Mongols as nuanced players in history. FMI hcameron@bates.edu.