Genghis Khan's Mongol army ruled over more areas and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. The Mongols brought an unparalleled surge in intercultural dialogue, increased trade, and the emergence of civilization to practically every nation they invaded. Genghis Khan was far more progressive than his European or Asian contemporaries; he outlawed torture, provided absolute freedom of religion, and overthrew aristocratic feudal structures. This unique audio series tells the epic tale of how the modern world came to be, from the tale of his ascent from tribal society to the explosion of civilization that the Mongol Empire unleashed. Discover the astonishing true story of how one extraordinary man from a far-off land built an empire that propelled humanity into the modern era.