This book covers the background of the world leader. It shows the human side of a ruthless dictator. Genghis Khan shows qualities not usually related to someone who's reputation is fearful It also illustrates the Mongolian Steppes as an integral part of the great leader's rise of power. John Mann has does his research to such a point you might be forgiven to think him related or to be a native of this interesting land. A little over descriptive in places but can be forgiven as the author takes great trouble to be acurate in his account. John relates his experience of being in Mongolia to the adventures and scrapes of Genghis The reader is left in no doubt that the life of GK could have easily gone a different way and that luck played as much a part in his fortune as skill and diplomacy. Had he lived a few more years Europe might have had a totally different history. Compared to Stalin or Hitler, Genghis Khan had a creative and compassionate trait which puts him in a different league of world conquerers. Read full review
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A very interesting book on the mans life and the ancient mongols. If you are into this kind of history its worth a read.
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Great book filled in bits of knowledge I didn’t have before . A hard back which is always good for me and in great condition.
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Well written & informative content.
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Historical and factual account.
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