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Genghis

Birth of an Empire

by Conn Iggulden

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Chronicles the rise to power of Genghis Khan, one of the world's most powerful and fearsome rulers, from his tragic beginnings, to the murder of his father, to his legendary exploits as a feared warrior who conquered much of the known world.

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  • shriphani · Dec 26, 2012 · Recommends

    Old Man's War – Joe Scalzi Very Bad Poetry – Ross Petras, Kathryn Petras Genghis: Birth of an Empire – Conn Iggulden The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: and other Clinical Tales – Oliver Sacks

    on “Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012” ↗
  • krishna2 · Dec 24, 2015 · Mentions

    …of Negotiating the Best Deal [great courses] 51. Ram Dass: Be Here Now 52. Prof. Gregory S. Aldrete: The Decisive Battles of World History [great courses] 53. Conn Iggulden: Conqueror Series Book 1: Genghis: Birth of an Empire 54. Conn Iggulden: Conqueror Series Book 2: Genghis: Lords of the Bow 55. Prof. Frederick Gregory: History of Science 1700-1900 [great courses] 56. Prof. Indre Viskontas: 12 Essential…

    on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2015?” ↗

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