History's most murderous villains.

"Ruler of the universe" -- Nomads of the Steppe -- An unpromising childhood -- Rise to power -- Conqueror of nations -- Death of the empire builder -- Genghis Khan's legacies -- Modern views of Genghis Khan

"'Genghis Khan' means 'greatest of rulers, emperor of all men.' A Mongolian nomad was awarded this title after leading his people to victory in Asia at the turn of the 13th century. This captivating biography relays why he has retained this moniker throughout history, from a daring escape as a young man named Temüjin to his ambitious empire-building across three continents."--