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Binding: CD-ROMDewey Decimal Number: 823.92 EAN: 9781433215339 Edition: Unabridged ISBN: 1433215330 Label: Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc. Manufacturer: Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 1 Publication Date: July 01, 2008 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc. Studio: Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc. Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. 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 |
