Describes the life and accomplishments of the Mongol ruler, from his childhood on the Asian steppes to his military conquests.

A re-evaluation of Genghis Khan's rise to power examines the reforms the conqueror instituted throughout his empire and his uniting of East and West, which set the foundation for the nation-states and economic systems of the modern era.

Presents a meticulously researched account of the pivotal contributions of the dynasty's women throughout subsequent centuries.