Genghis Khan
by John Man
Genghis Khan (real name Chinggis Khan) created the largest land empire the world has ever known. Read our interview on the best books on Chinggis Khan.
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“It’s a gripping read and it’s very well written, covering Genghis Khan’s life from start to finish. The story itself is impressive – Khan’s father was murdered when he was very young and he was cast out on to the steppes of Mongolia with his mother and two siblings. How he got from that to becoming the most powerful man in the world is staggering.” Read more...
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On War
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