Who Were the Mongols? | Genghis Khan and The History of the Mongol Empire

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 https://www.thegreatcourses.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 ------------------------------------------- Welcome to The Great Courses on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a diverse sampling of educational videos from our extensive library of courses, all taught by some of the world’s greatest professors and subject matter experts. If you are enjoying these videos, you can discover more amazing Great Courses content with ad-free, unlimited streaming of thousands of lectures on subjects ranging from history, science, art, philosophy, and literature to professional development, health and wellness, world travel, hobbies, and so much more with The Great Courses streaming services. With four services to choose from, there’s a Great Courses membership that’s right for you. Discover your perfect fit at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/youtube.