The history of civilization is mostly told through the stories of a handful of powerful empires and civilizations that had incomprehensible impact on the world, both positive and negative. The story of modern democracy starts with the great city-states of ancient Greece, and the Mongol Empire's influence on all of Asia cannot be overlooked just the same. The exploits of these powerful entities are well known, but what about their origins? What about the powerful and industrious individuals who founded these great civilizations and fearsome empires?
Read on to learn all about the first leaders of the greatest civilizations in history.