Man, John

Genghis Khan

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ISBN 13:
9780553814989
author:
Man, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bantam
language:
English
Publication Year:
2005
Pages:
489
Dimensions:
127mm X 198mm
Genre:
Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 500 to c 1500
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.17

Description

Genghis Khan: A Life of Unyielding Power John Man's biography of Genghis Khan is an epic tale of martial genius and breathtaking cruelty. From his humble beginnings as a warrior-nomad to the creation of the greatest empire the world has ever seen, this book brings the story vividly and viscerally to life. The Mongol Empire stretched from China in the east to Poland in the west, a vast territory substantially larger than Rome's at its zenith. How Genghis Khan united the deeply divided Mongol peoples and achieved such an extraordinary feat is a testament to his leadership and military prowess. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most fascinating figures. Enriched by the author's experiences in China and Mongolia today, John Man's achievement is to shed new light on this little-known story, revealing the complexities and nuances of Genghis Khan's life and legacy.

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