Mongolian history brought to life
"Lords of the Bow is a great read for history enthusiasts, especially those intrigued by the Mongolian Empire. Conn Iggulden delivers an epic narrative of the life of Genghis Khan - from his early days to becoming a conqueror, a leader, and a father. The book beautifully captures the essence of Mongolian culture, and the challenges faced by the tribes as they unite to become a single nation. Readers will be amazed by the brilliant military strategy used in battles against the Chin and the fortifications of powerful cities. For a gripping tale of history that will transport you into the world of ancient Mongols, Lords of the Bow is a must-read."
ISBN: 9780007257812
Authors:
Conn Iggulden
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
War
Goodreads rating: 4.36
(rated by 22655 readers)
Description
'I am the land and the bones of the hills. I am the winter.'Temujin of the Wolves has become Genghis Khan, a man who must unite the most fractious, warlike tribes on earth. He intends to forge a new nation out of the wild plains and mountains of Mongolia. It will be a bloody birth that brings a continent to its knees.For thousands of years, his people have been kept apart by the fortress empire of the Chin, a land of vast wealth and teeming armies. His warriors have only the bow, the horse and an iron discipline born from a land of ice, hunger and death. Stone walls loom over the Mongol riders and Genghis must break the ancient enemy or see his people scattered and his dreams crushed.As well as that ancestral foe, Genghis must reconcile the restless factions among his own generals, mediate between his ambitious brothers and cope with his own reactions to his growing sons. The young warrior has become a victorious military commander: he must now raise his people to greatness.Lords of the Bow is epic in scope, convincing, and fascinating in the narration of an extraordinary story. Above all Genghis Khan continues to dominate the scene as he matures from the young boy of Wolf of the Plains to the great Conqueror.
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Mongolian history brought to life
"Lords of the Bow is a great read for history enthusiasts, especially those intrigued by the Mongolian Empire. Conn Iggulden delivers an epic narrative of the life of Genghis Khan - from his early days to becoming a conqueror, a leader, and a father. The book beautifully captures the essence of Mongolian culture, and the challenges faced by the tribes as they unite to become a single nation. Readers will be amazed by the brilliant military strategy used in battles against the Chin and the fortifications of powerful cities. For a gripping tale of history that will transport you into the world of ancient Mongols, Lords of the Bow is a must-read."
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