The empire was at its largest when it was declared in 1822, as it claimed the modern-day country of Uruguay for six years prior to its independence in 1828. Contained entirely within the 19th century, ...

This video explores the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in history. It traces how the Mongols, under Genghis Khan and his successors, forged an unstoppable ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Years: 1867-1918 Land area: 239,977 sq. mi. Capital: ...