While reading chapter eleven I decided to write my interrogation on section seven, The Mongols. I really enjoyed this section and found that Ibn Al-Athir, the author, had many assumptions, interests, and ideals. He wasn’t afraid to state his opinion and had strong feelings on the Mongols. I found it very interesting to read his first-hand account and see how people of that day viewed the Mongols. As I was reading I came across many of Al-Athir’s assumptions. His biggest assumption, in my opinion, was his assumption that the Mongols were the worst people in history. He stated many times how such a catastrophe would never be seen in the world again. Based on his description on the slaughter of the Israelites it did seem very gruesome, but
