Throughout history, there have been few conquerors more prominent than Genghis Khan, the first ruler of what would become the Mongol Empire. Readers learn about the humble beginnings of his life, as he rose from anonymity to become one of the most famous rulers in history. They also explore his life as he handled the challenges of leading an empire of millions. Through comprehensive text, informative sidebars, historical images, and vibrant photographs, readers are given the opportunity to explore the world of 13th-century Asia, enhancing their knowledge of this common social studies curriculum topic.
Urgunge Onon, trans, The History and the Life of Chinggis Khan (The Secret History of the Mongols), (Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1990), § 117. 38 Jamuka and Temujin rode together: For a contrasting interpretation of the class relations between ...
Charting the evolution of this vision, John Man provides a unique account of the Mongol Empire, from young Genghis to old Kublai, from a rejected teenager to the world’s most powerful emperor.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the Mongol ruler, from his childhood on the Asian steppes to his military conquests.
This accessible book provides an introduction to the history and culture of the Steppe people from which Genghis Khan emerged, and chronicles the events that led to his being named the Great Khan.
Genghis Khan: Conqueror of the World
To some people, Genghis Khan was a very evil man.
Genghis Khan (Junior Biographies from Ancient Civilizations). Newark, DE: Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2013. Bridges, Shirin Yim. Sorghaghtani of Mongolia (The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses). Foster City, CA: Goosebottom ...
Genghis Khan and the Quest for God is a masterpiece of erudition and insight, his most personal and resonant work.
A definitive and sweeping account of the life and times of the world's greatest conqueror -- Genghis Khan -- and the rise of the Mongol empire in the 13th century Combining fast-paced accounts of battles with rich cultural background and ...
This is more than just a gripping account of Genghis' rise and conquests. John Man uses first-hand experiences in China and Mongolia to reveal the khan's enduring influence. He has traveled the length of the empire.