The great Mongol chief Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia and controlled an incredible empire that extended from the Sea of Japan to the Caspian Sea. What was it about Genghis Khan and the Mongol people that allowed them such extraordinary success in such a short space of time?

Discover how a nomadic lifestyle, the army’s prowess and its commander Ghenghis Khan, indisputably one of the great warriors of history, ensured victory for the united Mongol forces.

Genghis Khan also administered his empire with surprising ingenuity. Learning and adapting from other cultures, he implemented innovations in law, writing and trade that took the empire to new heights and created an enduring legacy.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardcover book. Watch and discover the secrets of cultures that thrived for centuries and then disappeared, and at the same time read the captivating book packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and more.

Produced by A&E Television for the History Channel.

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