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Genghis Khan
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Not just a history book, first-hand experiences from the author shed new light on this legend.
John Man’s study of Genghis Khan is a thoroughly captivating account of the man himself, his historical impact, and his cultural impact today.
Nowadays, Genghis is by turns scourge, hero and demi-god. To Muslims, Russians and Europeans, he is a mass-murderer. Yet in his homeland, Mongols revere him as the nation’s father; Chinese honour him as dynastic founder; and in both countries, worshippers seek his blessing.
This book is more than just a gripping account of Genghis’ rise and conquests; John Man uses first-hand experiences to reveal Khan’s enduring influence - he is the first writer to explore the hidden valley where Genghis may have died, and one of the few westerners to climb the sacred mountain where Khan was probably buried.
Nowadays, Genghis is by turns scourge, hero and demi-god. To Muslims, Russians and Europeans, he is a mass-murderer. Yet in his homeland, Mongols revere him as the nation’s father; Chinese honour him as dynastic founder; and in both countries, worshippers seek his blessing.
This book is more than just a gripping account of Genghis’ rise and conquests; John Man uses first-hand experiences to reveal Khan’s enduring influence - he is the first writer to explore the hidden valley where Genghis may have died, and one of the few westerners to climb the sacred mountain where Khan was probably buried.
Weight | 0.361000 |
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Author | John Man |
Availability | IP |
Department | History |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN | 9780553814989 |
Pages | 464 |
Published | 01/03/2005 |
Publisher | Bantam |
Section | History |
Size Unfolded | 20x13cm |
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