They did! It’s so fascinating; whether you were Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Tengrist, Buddhist or Hindu, you were free to practice your religion. And there’s even a famous account where Genghis talked with a leader of a Khwarezim town, and that leader practically called him a monster on Earth. Genghis dragged his shoulders and said “You may hate me, but if you ensure the safety of my new people then I’m happy.” Paraphrased, but really telling on what kind of man he was. He was absolutely a cruel and sadistic man, but only towards his enemies. Once you were conquered, he did what he could to ensure safety, stability and wealth in his new regions.
That is true! A country born from the tenacity of freedom-seeking pilgrims, backed by the French crown. And, as a lover of the Hamilton musical, I do find it equally interesting ^~^
Absolutely, picking favorites is hard. I am convinced that there’s nothing in history that’s boring ^~^! I recently received a book by a coworker written by Norwegian historian Terje Tvedt on the importance of waterways regarding progression on industry, and it’s super fascinating. That Britain was bound to be the father of the industrial revolution was in no way luck or random; it was quite impossible for the French, or the Spanish, or the American, or the Prussian to spearhead it. If it gets translated, I implore you to read it ^~^