Having risen from his tribal upbringing, Genghis now leads a horde of fellow countrymen on a mission of conquest throughout Asia.Įscaping the Gobi Desert, he faces his greatest challenge, overtaking the empire of the Chin - a land protected by a massive, impenetrable wall.
But Genghis will strike with breathtaking audacity, never ceasing until the Emperor himself is forced to kneel.From the Hardcover edition.New York Times best-selling author Conn Iggulden's Genghis Khan novels are infused with action, adventure, and rich historical details further fleshing out the great warlord's world. Laying siege to one fortress after another, Genghis called upon his cunning and imagination to crush each enemy in a different way, to overcome moats, barriers, deceptions, and superior firepower-until his army faced the ultimate test of all.In the city of Yenking-modern-day Beijing-the Chin will make their final stand, setting a trap for the Mongol raiders, confident behind their towering walls. A man who lived for battle and blood, Genghis leads his warriors across the Gobi Desert and into a realm his people had never seen before-with gleaming cities, soaring walls, and canals. Now, under Genghis Khan, they have united as one nation, setting their sights on a common enemy: the great, slumbering walled empire of the Chin. For centuries, primitive tribes had warred with one another. With each battle his legend grew and the ranks of his horsemen swelled, as did his ambition. Now the acclaimed author of Genghis: Birth of an Empire delivers a masterful new novel of the mighty Mongol conqueror-as Genghis Khan sets out to unify an entire continent under his rule.He came from over the horizon, a single Mongol warrior surrounded by his brothers, sons, and fellow tribesmen. Conn Iggulden's novels are grand historical tales of conquest and vengeance, cruelty and greatness.
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