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History vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier who paved the way for the modern world? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs Genghis Khan.

Which major historical event may have been directly caused by the Mongol invasion?

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  • Educator Alex Gendler
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