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Genghis: Birth of an Empire [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Conn Iggulden , Stefan Rudnicki
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July 2008
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the same author
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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; Unabridged edition (July 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1433215322
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433215322
  • Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 13.3 x 3.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 853,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction’ Daily Mirror

‘Iggulden…tells an absolutely cracking story…the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent’ The Times

‘Iggulden weaves an entertaining tale of this world of men, swords, bows and the call of war and the plains’ Daily Express

‘I felt as if a blockbuster movie was unfolding before me…read the book before Hollywood takes it over’ Daily Express

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A major new series on Genghis Khan from the number one bestselling co-author of `The Dangerous Book For Boys'
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75 of 80 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A more harsh childhood is hard to imagine! 5 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
Although this book gallops along at Conn Iggulden's usual pace, I was continually tempted to leap ahead to find out what happened next. That makes it much more of a chapter-turner than merely a page-turner, and the narrative left me quite breathless at times!

Temujin is the son of the khan of one of the many Mongol tribes who are in continual, violent conflict. Without spoiling the story for you, his circumstances force him to grow up very quickly rather than lose his life. As the story unfolds, Temujin faces death many times and learns from his terrifying experiences. His list of those on whom he determines to wreak revenge grows as you read. Eventually, he becomes the respected, feared and uncompromising leader of the great horde which dominated two continents during that age.

Had his childhood been easy, he would probably have settled down with a couple of wives and a few goats. Historic record shows otherwise, but that record hardly brings Ghengis Khan's tale to life in the way that Iggulden has managed in this book.

I would recommend this book to anybody, and would challenge them to resist being swept along by such a brilliantly told story. I just can't wait to get my hands on the next episode, "Lords of the Bow," in January 2008.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Mongolia 29 Jan 2007
Format:Hardcover
I am a huge fan of Conn Iggulden's Emperor series. Having said that, The Conqueror Series may be an even more entertaining and enlightening read than the story of Julius Caesar that Iggulden so adroitly penned. I could almost feel the cold winds blowing across the steps, smell the scent of unwashed bodies mingled with mutton fat. Iggulden manages to transport readers into a savage world of the distant past where warrior tribes battle each other while simultaneously battling a climate more hostile than any human foe. Still, he manages to make his characters and their motivations human and accessable.

Young Tumajin (Genghis Khan)is the son of the Khan of the Wolves. The young warrior is being groomed to be Khan when a cruel trick of fate leaves his father poisoned and his family outcast from their own people. This is where the story begins and it is this struggle for survival that defines and shapes the attitude and deep drive that young Tumajin needs to become Genghis Khan, one of the greatest war leaders and conquerors of all time.

As in all historical fiction for the sake of literary flow there are a few inaccuracies which Iggulden addresses in his Afterword. This should leave historical literalists pleased while at the same time allowing those that are just in it for the entertainment to enjoy the journey as well.

Overall a wonderful read filled with colorful characters and a tight plot line. I definitely recommend "Wolf of the Plains" to all fans of historical fiction and high adventure.
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64 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First of all i'd like to say what a brilliant book this is, a fine continution of the author's good form originating from his highly acclaimed first series Emperor.

However, the reason i am writing this review is really because i feel like a complete idiot for buying the same book twice! I do not agree with other reviewer's claims that this is some kind of elaborate 'Conn' by the author. Branding for the U.S is very common and i believe most of us made this mistake because we became over excited about the thought of the sequel being releasesd and in our heads the different title already subconsciously confirmed to us that this was in fact the sequel. Had we perhaps been browsing for a new book or at the first of this author's novels in a new series we would have quickly noticed that this is in fact the first novel in the conqueror series just rebranded. I would however like to point the dirty finger at Amazon because it seems slightly strange to me that a re-branded version of a novel for the U.S should make its way onto(and so clearly because we all saw it really quickly)the U.K version of this website. Not good form if you ask me! So if you're a fan of the author or of historicla fiction, buy this book (if you don't already own wolf of the plains) you will not be diappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Good read -I like the historical explanation at the end. Dates a bit confusing. plenty of action and excitement - enough to make it difficult to put down!
Published 4 days ago by C. Ashley Bach
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Published 1 month ago by 12345
4.0 out of 5 stars the biggest empire ever
there are four books in this series wolf of the plains is the first, the books are historical fiction based around the khan empire and dynasty starting naturally with temugen later... Read more
Published 1 month ago by woz
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Well written fast paced book that gives good insure into the Mongol tribes and their rise against the Chin empire.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. M. Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars The fifth time
This book is perhaps one of my favourite all time reads and the fifth time I have read it and will read again no doubt highest praise For the author who in my view is one of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by alan pierpoint
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
My favourite series of books, up there with the LOTR, but completely different of course. I felt I'd lived in the era that the books are set in at the end and was quite upset when... Read more
Published 2 months ago by P. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars cracking read
I bought this book when I was looking for a new author and lets just say I was not disappointed. I have recommend this book to all of my friends and family. Read more
Published 3 months ago by karl81
5.0 out of 5 stars Genghis
A must read for lovers of historical fiction. Fluid, pacey and entertaining. Characters well thought out and appealing. Watch out Bernard Conwell...
Published 3 months ago by Scruffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast turning into one of my favorite authors
Great book, well researched and well written. It gives a fresh story to this epic tail showing the harshness of the land and the strength of its people.
Published 3 months ago by Ian Stevenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, difficult to put down
I love this book. The descriptions of scenes and the story itself will leave you reading until you've finished the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sean
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