Plot

About 850 years ago a man was born to change history in a way like nobody else before or after him. He was the most successful and feared commander of all times, he created to biggest empire on a single landmass and covered the know world with war. Genghis Khan - A name that spread fear and terror. Genghis Khan, ruthless leader of the Mongols and sovereign over the vastest empire ever ruled by a single man, was both god and devil - not just in the Middle Ages, but for centuries to come. Entertaining history: by Sinohey on February 12, 2014 Well crafted production about the life of Temudjin, born to a clan chieftain, dispossessed of his family's high status after the murder of his father (Yesugei), by his Tatar enemies, and forced to live in poverty with his mother and siblings for many years roaming the Mongolian steppes. Temudjin eventually rose to leadership of his clan, the Borjigin and formed alliances with other clans and tribes, such as the Onggirat of his betrothed Borte. The film explains the ascent of Temujin's power through a series of political subterfuge, conspiracies and betrayals; and the expansion of his army by conquest and assimilation of the surrounding tribes and, later on, invasion of adjoining countries. By early 13th century - after having united the Keraits, Merkits, Mongols, Naimans, Tatars, Uygurs and disparate minor clans under his rule - he was acknowledged as supreme leader "Genghis Khan" by all the Mongol chieftains. When Genghis Khan died in 1227, at age 65, he ruled an empire that stretched from the Sea of Japan to the Caspian Sea. The Mongol Empire continued to expand under his successors, most rapidly by his son Ogedei Khan. This video is a high quality production. The English narration is very good; based on accepted historical facts culled mostly from "The Secret History of the Mongols", originally written, after Genghis Khan's death, in Uyghur script. The dialog is in Mongolian without subtitles but does not detract from the story. The photography is of high quality and the scenery, especially the battles are very well directed. Overall, it is a primer or a brief overview of a segment of history that is mostly unknown in the West, presented in an interesting way.—Aurel_Coloid