Genghis - Brossura

Iggulden, Conn

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0440243920 ISBN 13: 9780440243922

Casa editrice: Dell Pub Co, 2009

Riassunto

The #1 bestselling author Conn Iggulden, coauthor of the international sensation The Dangerous Book for Boys, delivers a masterful novel of the mighty Mongol conqueror—as Genghis Khan sets out to unify an entire continent under his rule. For centuries, Mongol tribes had warred with one another. But now, under Genghis Khan, they have united as one nation, setting their sights on a common enemy: the great, slumbering walled empire of the Chin. Genghis will lead his warriors across the Gobi Desert and into a realm his people had never seen before—with gleaming cities, soaring walls, and canals. Laying siege to one fortress after another, he will crush each enemy in a different way—until his army faces the ultimate test of all.

In the city of Yenking—modern-day Beijing—the Chin will make their final stand, setting a trap for the Mongol raiders, confident behind their towering walls. But Genghis will strike with breathtaking audacity, never ceasing until the Emperor himself is forced to kneel.

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Recensione:

“A triumph of historical fiction.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
 
“Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction.”
—Daily Mirror (UK)

“Readers who enjoy well-researched tales of historical adventure with an emphasis on political intrigue, exotic settings, and military conflict will enjoy the ride.”
—Library Journal

From the Trade Paperback edition.

L'autore:

Conn Iggulden is the author of Genghis: Birth of an Empire, the first novel in the series, as well as the Emperor novels, which chronicle the life of Julius Caesar: Emperor: The Gates of Rome, Emperor: The Death of Kings, Emperor: The Field of Swords, and Emperor: The Gods of War, all of which are available in paperback from Dell. He is also the co-author of the bestselling nonfiction work The Dangerous Book for Boys. He lives with his wife and three children in Hertfordshire, England.

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• Editore: Dell Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0440243920
• ISBN 13: 9780440243922
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 511