Mongolian Empire was known as a fierce fighting force before the birth of Genghis Kahn. However, after Genghis' inception as leader, the Mongolians united and became the greatest empire in the world. Genghis Kahn, with his vision and military might, changed western civilization more than any other figure in history. What people he did not befriend, he enslaved or killed. If storybooks existed at the time of Genghis Kahn, the might tell a story like the one below.
             Due to the temporary overcrowding of the family dwelling Ishmael slowly lies down on the rock hard earth outside of his tent. He adjusts himself so that he is lying perpendicular to the campfire with his head resting on his hand. He gazes up at the stars in the heavens and is in awe at the peaceful night sky. It seems to grow brighter and clearer as the crackling fire starts to dim. Just as Ishmael is about to lose consciousness and drift away into a sleep-filled bliss, he is suddenly awakened by a thunderous sound in the distance. He and a couple of his fellow clansmen glance up at the moonlit horizon and notice that it is perfectly clear and not a cloud is in the sky. As the men continue to listen to the thunderous roar, Ishmael stands; arches his back and stretches towards the stars, trying to loosen up his taunt but weary muscles. Ishmael's clan has made their camp this particular night in a valley overlooking a small brook, which is surrounded by mountains. As the never-ending thunder approaches, the growing group of men becomes more and more puzzled because there has not been a twinge of lightning seen. Yet with every passing second, the thunder becomes more and more deafening, until it becomes a roar.
             Finally, Ishmael sees a speeding mass approaching the clan's tents like a swarm of hungry locusts. At first glance Ishmael makes out what appears to be just a large shadow, but as it gets closer, he soon realizes, that his worst nightmare has...