Bibliograph

Genghis Khan, his conquests, his empire, his legacy, Frank McLynn

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Genghis Khan, his conquests, his empire, his legacy, Frank McLynn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [527]-632) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

mapsplatesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Genghis Khan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

888556978

Responsibility statement

Frank McLynn

Sub title

his conquests, his empire, his legacy

Summary

"Combining fast-paced accounts of battles with rich cultural background and the latest scholarship, Frank McLynn brings vividly to life the strange world of the Mongols, describes Temujin's rise from boyhood outcast to becoming Genghis Khan, and provides the most accurate and absorbing account yet of one of the most powerful men ever to have lived."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The nomads of Mongolia -- Early years -- The rise and rise of Temujin -- Temujin becomes Genghis Khan -- The ever victorious army -- The character and personality of the Khan -- The invasion of the Jin Empire -- The conquest of northern China -- Westward diversions -- Downfall of the Shah -- The Khwarezmian Empire destroyed -- The Great Raid -- The twilight years -- Ogodei -- Administering the Mongol Empire -- The invasion of eastern Europe -- Hungary and the Adriatic -- Appendix 1. Mongol religion -- Appendix 2. The fall of Qara Khitai

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