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Genghis Khan: The Illiterate Conqueror of the Largest Land Empire in History

Genghis Khan, born as Temujin in 1162, rose from a challenging childhood to become one of history's most formidable leaders. He believed it was his destiny to conquer the world, and by the peak of his reign, the Mongolian Empire would encompass the largest land territory ever held by a single ruler. The vast empire stretched across a continuous expanse from Siberia to Persia, and from China to Eastern Europe, incorporating lands that today comprise over 30 modern countries.