Genghis Khan | Survival of the Fittest | 1

Genghis Khan | Survival of the Fittest | 1

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Genghis Khan | The Unstoppable Khan | 2

The many Mongolian tribes are now under the control of one man. They have crowned him Genghis Khan – the supreme ruler. His army is organised, disciplined, deadly and unstoppable. But the Mongolian Steppes aren’t enough for the great Khan. He has his sights set on his next glitte ...  Show more

Genghis Khan | Sackings and Slaughter | 3

After victory in China, Genghis Khan goes west and takes on the Khwarezmians, surprising his enemy with a daring assault. He conquers all in his path and now controls the biggest empire the world has ever seen. But whose shoulders are broad enough to become his successor? Hosted ...  Show more

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