Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Weatherford, Jack
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BOOK SUMMARY
The name Genghis Khan often conjures the image of a relentless, bloodthirsty barbarian on horseback leading a ruthless band of nomadic warriors in the looting of the civilized world. But the surprising truth is that Genghis Khan was a visionary leader who
BOOK REVIEWS
Reads like the Iliad. . . Part travelogue, part epic narrative. Washington Post
Its hard to think of anyone else who rose from such inauspicious beginnings to something so awesome, except maybe Jesus. Harpers
Weatherfords lively analysis restores the Mongols reputation, and it takes wonderful learned detours. . . . Well written and full of suprises. Kirkus Reviews
Weatherford is a fantastic storyteller. . . . [His] portrait of Khan is drawn with sufficiently self-complicating depth. . . . Weatherfords account gives a generous view of the Mongol conqueror at his best and worst. Minneapolis Star Tribune
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0609610627
ISBN(13-digit): 9780609610626
Dewey Decimal: 950/.21/092
Library of Congress: 2003020659
Book Publisher: Random House Inc
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 320
Paper Weight (lb): 1.3331 lb
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