Biography: Genghis Khan - Terror and Conquest

Among the greatest military leaders of all time was Genghis Khan. His penchant for military expansion produced one of the largest and best-controlled empires in the history of the world. This program tells the story of his conquests that garnered him land holdings throughout the known world of Asia and Europe. The program uses reenactments, artworks, writings, and the opinions of historians to paint a picture of the commander, who was both military strategist and governor of a vast empire.