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The History of Nomadic Confederacies
1:15:55 - 1:25:39 (09:43)
From the Scythians to the Mongols, nomadic confederacies and their traditional weapon systems had a significant impact on world history until the emergence of gunpowder.
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The Mongol Empire was an emergent phenomenon that started out as a group of warriors who valued excellence in the skill of war, but eventually evolved into a vast empire through the integration of forcibly conquered peoples, leading to trade and religious expansion at a great cost.
1:15:55 - 1:19:32 (03:36)
Summary
The Mongol Empire was an emergent phenomenon that started out as a group of warriors who valued excellence in the skill of war, but eventually evolved into a vast empire through the integration of forcibly conquered peoples, leading to trade and religious expansion at a great cost.
ChapterThe History of Nomadic Confederacies
Episode#136 – Dan Carlin: Hardcore History
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Eurasian steppe saw several powerful nomadic confederacies throughout history, including the Scythians, Sarmatians, Avars, and Huns, among others, who were often a threat to their settled neighbors until the arrival of gunpowder.
1:19:32 - 1:25:39 (06:07)
Summary
The Eurasian steppe saw several powerful nomadic confederacies throughout history, including the Scythians, Sarmatians, Avars, and Huns, among others, who were often a threat to their settled neighbors until the arrival of gunpowder. These societies valued being great warriors and were most dangerous when united under a strong leader.