Yet despite growing up poor, he united the Mongol tribes. As an adult, he successfully led an invasion of China, one of the most powerful countries in the world. He ruled over the largest empire in history. He became known as Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan is a classic historical biography by Jacob Abbott.
Genghis Khan (c. 1162 - August 18, 1227), born Temüjin, was the Great Khan and founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.
Jacob Abbott. and man, that they joined him in the determination not to surrender. Treason. Kariakas now found himself an object of suspicion and distrust in the town and in the garrison on account of his having made the proposal to ...
This astonishing book, published in an updated edition with a new introduction and bibliography, is unquestionably the best and most authoritative account of the sudden rise and expansion of Mongol power in the 13th century.
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.
Peking was captured in 1215, and the Chin were finally subjugated by Genghis's successors in 1234. This is the definitive biography. Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, the largest continuous land empire ever.
Genghis Khan: Conqueror of the World
The greatest story of military conquest in history from a 'master storyteller'. (Guardian) Genghis Khan was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe, including ...
These books also serve as a starting point for those who wish to pursue a more advanced study of the subject.
In this book the reader will learn all about his life right from his childhood to his rise as the ruler of Mongolia till his death. A chapter in the book is also dedicated to the Mongol Military Tactics and Organization.
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 ...
Profiles the Mongol leader who ruled over the largest empire in history, exploring his youth, military training, uniting of warring Mongolian clans, and invasion of China.
From an acclaimed historian, a new and definitive biography of the great Mongol conqueror, Genghis Khan
His reputation of extreme brutality sent villagers running from their homes when they got even a hint that Genghis Khan was coming their way. But is that the entire story? Was he as bad as history has made him out to be?
You may remember a quick discussion laid out about world leaders who dominated by sheer evil. You might be more apt to remember the fictional stories that have been written or worse turned into a movie or TV show.
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 the ...
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan: The Truth about Genghis Khan's Life Principles and Story Revealed
Genghis Khan (1162? - August 1227), born Temujin and occasionally known by his temple name Taizu, was the founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.