Better if you could name the books and authors so we can fight about that. But, sure, some writers lack the intelligence to accurately depict people and cultures outside of their own.

I wouldn't say so. Just seems like the authors are racist

What you’re describing is orientalism, which is the representation of the Orient in a stereotyped way influenced by the attitudes of the age of European imperialism. It basically embodies the colonialist attitude towards the East, which is a prejudiced outsider interpretation of Eastern cultures and people, allowing frequent misunderstanding of their cultural, ethical, and religious beliefs.

It is helpful for discussion if you cite the books you are talking about. Which authors in particular. What years were the books first published. Those details matter.

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Yes if you want to read the original book about this read Edward Said's Orientalism. The post colonial school.

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Too many people don't want to believe their history is based on aggression, slavery, or violence. I think they think they'll sleep better if they can pretend it was someone else who started the violence.

Yeah I mean it's not INaccurate lol

I don’t know about Aron’s work but judging by the 1996 release date, I’m assuming it wasn’t written with the most even-handed care when it came to stereotypes like this.

Just that, when Genghis Khan was born, Rome had already been dead for 700 years.

Assuming she meant Aryans, not Mongols. Still stupid.