Part one of term paper
was born in 1216, he was the grandson of the great conqueror Genghis Khan. Kublai founded the Mongol or Yuan Dynasty that ruled China from 1279 to 1368. He began to play a major role in the consolidation of Mongol power in 1251. Kublai was the son of Tolui and brother of the fourth Great- Khan , Manghu. He conquered Yunnan and Annam, but ...

Part two of term paper
... to the parts of the Mongol empire outside China. Kublai also undertook many foreign wars in attempts to enforce tribute claims on neighboring states. For the first time in Chinese history a “ barbarian” people had conquered. His name was known all over Asia and also in Europe. The court at Cambulac attracted an international group of courageous men. One of these men included the famous Venetian Marco Polo. Kublai Khan did much to encourage the advancement of literature and arts ...