Genghis Khan: Conqueror of the World

Genghis Khan was able to unite the primitive Mongol tribes of the harsh Siberian steppes and organize them into highly mobile and disciplined squadrons which he used to conquer most of the known world. In this landmark work, Leo de Hartog looks at the world situation in the 13th century and how Ghengis Khan exploited it. More than a ruthless warrior, the great Khan was an administrative genius who selected military and civilian leaders and set up bureaucratic structures that fortified his regime.