Traces the life of the chief of a small Mongol tribe who established a vast empire from Peking to the Black Sea in the twelfth century.

This is the story of Genghis Khan, starting with his rise to power and continuing through his conquest of the known world. It tells that he abolished torture, granted religious freedom, and smashed feudal systems.

The mighty Mongol conqueror sets out to unify an entire continent under his rule.

Chronicles the rise to power of Genghis Khan, one of the world's most powerful and fearsome rulers, from his tragic beginnings, to the murder of his father, to his legendary exploits as a feared warrior who conquered much of the known world.

The three surviving sons of Genghis Khan vie for the crown while striving to protect their father's empire and establish independent legacies, agendas marked by efforts to build a city in the wilderness, conquer Southern China and tame the steppes of Russia.