Hear the story of one of the most violent empires that the world has ever seen—the Mongol Empire—beginning with Genghis (Chinggis) Khan, who claimed a mandate from heaven to rule the world. The rest is a story filled with murder, destruction, and the ultimate unification of Eurasia. This video is episode one from the series The Mongol Empire, presented by Craig Benjamin. Learn more about The Mongol Empire at www.wondrium.com/youtube 0:00 Genghis Khan's Surprise Attack on Bukhara 2:20 Mongols Belong to Long Line of Fierce Nomads 3:58 Are Mongols Architects of the Modern World? 7:17 Khan's Legacy as the "Universal Ruler" 9:22 Factions Drive Mongol Khanates Apart 14:41 Tang Dynasty Makes China Imperial Power 17:54 Muslims Take Over Afro-Eurasian Culture 20:15 The Lost Enlightenment and Medieval Green Revolution 23:33 Militarized Turks (Seljuqs) Take Over 25:16 Balance of Power Shifts to Christian Church 28:32 Alfred of Wessex Defeats Viking Forces ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #MongolEmpire #GhengisKhan #History

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