1 option
Genghis Khan / produced and directed by Edward Bazalgette ; a BBC/Discovery Channel co-production in association with RTL.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genghis Khan, 1162-1227--Drama.
- Genghis Khan.
- Mongols--Kings and rulers--Biography--Drama.
- Mongols.
- Mongols--History.
- Genre:
- Historical reenactments (Television programs)
- Historical television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (50 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2005.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Always strike first and always take revenge. Genghis Khan learnt these lessons the hard way during a violent childhood. Son of a murdered father, Genghis grew up in the unforgiving environment of the Mongolian Steppe. But how did an outcast, raised in poverty, come to be the great Khan? Combining live-action footage shot in Mongolia with CGI software used in Lord of the Rings, the recreation of battle scenes is taken to a new level in presenting the story of how Genghis conquered an empire greater than the Roman Empire at its peak. From the ferocious battle for Beijing to the jealous betrayal by his blood brother, Jamuka, Genghis always demanded victory. Almost 700 years after his death, World War II generals were still using his battle plans. But a dark, almost evil, reputation also exists. He is often portrayed as a psychopath who killed his brother and ordered the death of his best friend. Is it accurate to remember Genghis as a merciless, brutal butcher? Let the historical facts presented in this definitive film help you decide.
- Participant:
- Narrated by Michael Pennington.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed February 14, 2019).
- OCLC:
- 1089740150
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.