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Binding: Mass Market PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 823.92 EAN: 9780440243908 ISBN: 0440243904 Label: Dell Manufacturer: Dell Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 560 Publication Date: February 26, 2008 Publisher: Dell Release Date: February 26, 2008 Studio: Dell Editorial Review: Product Description: He was born Temujin, the son of a khan, raised in a clan of hunters migrating across the rugged steppe. Temujin’s young life was shaped by a series of brutal acts: the betrayal of his father by a neighboring tribe and the abandonment of his entire family, cruelly left to die on the harsh plain. But Temujin endured—and from that moment on, he was driven by a singular fury: to survive in the face of death, to kill before being killed, and to conquer enemies who could come without warning from beyond the horizon. Through a series of courageous raids against the Tartars, Temujin’s legend grew. And so did the challenges he faced—from the machinations of a Chinese ambassador to the brutal abduction of his young wife, Borte. Blessed with ferocious courage, it was the young warrior’s ability to learn, to imagine, and to judge the hearts of others that propelled him to greater and greater power. Until Temujin was chasing a vision: to unite many tribes into one, to make the earth tremble under the hoofbeats of a thousand warhorses, to subject unknown nations and even empires to his will. From the Hardcover edition. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Brutal but insightfulWhile this novel was a little too brutal and bathed in blood for my taste, I did enjoy the insight into how the young boy Temujin-Uge grew up and eventually fashioned himself into the warrior we all know as Ghengis Khan. Fans of historical fiction who enjoyed Iggulden's other books should really like this. Rating:  - The RiseI have been a huge fan of British authors David Gemmell and Angus Wells, both of whom have passed away in recent years. I saw Conn Iggulden's book Genghis on the shelf in the store. The unusual name first drew my attention and then the title. I am a fan of the history of Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Napoleon and many other great generals over the ages. On a whim I purchased the book and took it home. Covering the life of Temujin from birth until his rise as Khan of 3 tribes. This book ... Read More Rating:  - DisappointedI was expecting a good read as I am a fan of the Mongol Conquest. This book seems to just drag on and on. I had just finished reading Gemmell Troy series (Excellent)and had high hopes. This book is just BORING. I only resd it when I go do laundry!! Rating:  - Birth of an EmpireThe book is very interesting but the title is different here in Australia. The same book is called Wolf of the Plains and from Amazon it is called Birth of a Nation. Rating: - One of the BestConn Iggulden has written one of the best historical novels I've ever read. To be honest, I hate most novels and rarely finish them because they either become too stupid, too boring or both. I couldn't get enough of Genghis, though, and was sad when it was over. It ranks up there with Byzantium (Stephen Lawhead) and Isle of Stone (Nicastro). Here's what I liked about Genghis: 1) Like Isle of Stone, maintained otherworldliness throughout. Never did it seem like the author ... Read More |
