Who Was Genghis Khan? Secret History of the Mongols
This documentary uncovers the early life of Genghis Khan, drawing on the Secret History of the Mongols to tell how a boy on the harsh steppe became a world conqueror. It recounts his family's fall from power, survival against rival tribes, the rescue of his wife Borte and the alliances that forged his rise. The film brings a legendary figure's formative years vividly to life. It is an absorbing watch for anyone fascinated by the Mongol Empire. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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