Genghis, Conn Iggulden
Genghis, Conn Iggulden
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Genghis
Lords of the Bow

Author: Conn Iggulden

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Unabridged: 15 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/22/2008


Synopsis

New York Times best-selling author Conn Iggulden's Genghis Khan novels are infused with action, adventure, and rich historical details further fleshing out the great warlord's world. Having risen from his tribal upbringing, Genghis now leads a horde of fellow countrymen on a mission of conquest throughout Asia. Escaping the Gobi Desert, he faces his greatest challenge, overtaking the empire of the Chin-a land protected by a massive, impenetrable wall.

About Conn Iggulden

Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with three children, he lives in Hertfordshire. Since publication of 'The Gates of Rome', Conn has written a further thirteen books including the wildly successful 'The Dangerous Book for Boys'. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dana

This was a gripping page-turner. The author paints a credible picture of Genghis Khan's temperament and psychological tendencies in his decision-making processes and in his dealings with his family, his tribesmen and his enemies. The story is about how Genghis Khan, having united all the various Mong......more

Goodreads review by Petrik

A compelling, brutal, informational, and terrifying depiction of Genghis’ conquest of Yenking. “Some words can be a cruel weight on a man, unless he learns to ignore them.” Genghis: Lords of the Bow is the sequel to Genghis: Birth of an Empire; it’s the second book in the Conqueror series......more

Goodreads review by Zitong

Lords of the Bow is the second book in Conn Iggulden’s Conqueror series, where it continues from the first book, Wolf of the Plains and it tells the tale of Genghis Khan, where upon the end of this book, Yenking, or Beijing as it is known today, surrenders to the Mongols. I thoroughly enjoyed this......more