Genghis : Birth of an Empire

from bicyclewriter

An excellent historical fiction novel. I've immediately plunged into the second in the series. Highly recommend to anyone who likes historical fiction, especially if you've been wanting to learn more about one of the greatest leaders of people in history.

from cameling

Conn Iggulden does a wonderful job of weaving a believable story around the historical facts surrounding the rise of Genghis Khan. From his carefree childhood with his brothers, to the leadership he had to develop out of necessity in order that his family survive being cast out of their tribe aft...

from cameling

Conn Iggulden does a wonderful job of weaving a believable story around the historical facts surrounding the rise of Genghis Khan. From his carefree childhood with his brothers, to the leadership he had to develop out of necessity in order that his family survive being cast out of their tribe aft...

from CaroTheLibrarian

PLUS - * A really good coming of age tale. The author obviously understands boys, and that really comes across even though the time and place of the story make their lives very different to ours. * The relationships between the 5 brothers were really well written, with lots of interesting dynamic...

from Malarchy

Wolf of the Plains is a magnificent first part to the Conquerer series. Exploring the incredibly tough upbringing and rise to power of Temujin (the later Genghis Khan) Wolf is historical fiction of the highest order. Based mainly on the Secret History of the Mongols and following much of the same...