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Conqueror
Conqueror: A Novel of Kublai Khan | Conn Iggulden
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For lovers of thrilling adventure and grand history, the bestselling co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dangerous Book for Boys has written a magnificent novel with a hero for the ages: the legendary, visionary conqueror Kublai Khan. A succession of ruthless men have seized power in the wake of Genghis Khans deathall descendants of the great leader, but none with his indomitable character. One grandson, Guyuk, strains the loyalties of the tribes to the breaking point, and another, Mongke, brutally eliminates the opposition and dispatches his younger brothers Kublai and Hulegu to far-flung territories. Hulegu displays his barbarity with the savage destruction of Baghdad and his clash with the Khans age-old enemies, the cult of assassins. But it is Kublairefined and scholarly, always considered too thoughtful to take powerwho will devise new ways of warfare and conquest as he builds the dream city of Xanadu and pursues the ultimate prize: the ancient empire of Sung China. His gifts will serve him well when an epic civil war breaks out among brothers, the outcome of which will literally change the world. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Conn Iggulden's The Blood of Gods. Conqueror is as real as military fiction gets. Conn Igguldens story of one of historys most ferocious and brilliant warriors is full of lessons for our warfighters today.Gunnery Sergeant Jack Coughlin, USMC (ret.), New York Times bestselling author of Shooter and Kill Zone: A Sniper Novel A rollicking, dangerous and often very gory gallop through the largest land empire the world has ever known.Sunday Express (U.K.) A thrilling journey, rippingly told . . . Igguldens most satisfying to date.The Daily Telegraph (U.K.)
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i.z.booknook
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I got the entire series of Conn Iggulden‘s Conquerer series for my birthday and I am so excited to read these! This series is about Genghis Khan and everyone tells me it‘s his bests series! 😍

DGRachel I've read and loved the first two. These covers are gorgeous! 4y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Great gift! I've only read the first one, but it's one of my all time favourite books. 4y
CoverToCoverGirl He‘s an amazing storyteller. I‘ve only read his “Wars of the Roses” series - it is excellent - I have the physical books and the audiobooks - I highly recommend. I intend to get to this series at some point. 4y
i.z.booknook @CoverToCoverGirl Yes! Wars of the Roses was the first thing I read of his and I‘ve been hooked since!! I‘m so excited because everyone says the Genghis Khan series is his best and I adored Wars of the Roses so how incredible must these be?! 😍😍😍 4y
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Yoricke_SouthAfrica
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And so my Ghengis Khan adventure comes to an end. I have loved reading this series and have learnt so much about the Khan Dynasty. The books were brilliantly written.
This series is an absolute must read for any historical fiction lover (although these books were quite close to true-history). Absolute 5 star!

Nute My favorite kind of reading: reading for pleasure and a simultaneous learning experience!👍🏽😀 4y
Yoricke_SouthAfrica @Nute I could not have said it any better. It's been a few days since I've finished the series, and I still find myself thinking about Mongolia and the Khans 🤔 4y
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Yoricke_SouthAfrica
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Just starting the fifth and final book in the Ghengis Khan series. Excited and a little sad that this magnificent journey is almost over. I am determined to enjoy every last word.

Crazeedi Great series 5y
Yoricke_SouthAfrica @Crazeedi I've really enjoyed every word / minute. 5y
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atenelli

I have already read the whole series twice. It is a great read and very informative.#historicalfiction#centralasia#mongolia#ghengizkhan

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TK421 I really need to finish this series. 6y
Andrew65 @TK421 Me too. 6y
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