Product Description

The opening of the Conqueror series.

A remarkable story of heroism and adventure, of a boy who had to become a man too soon, of a family and a tribe who had to learn to win to survive, by the bestselling author of the Emperor books and co-author of The Dangerous Book for Boys.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

Synopsis
From the co-author of The Dangerous Book for Boys, comes the first in the widely anticipated Conqueror series featuring Genghis Khan and his descendants. A remarkable story of heroism and adventure, of a boy who had to become a man too soon, of a family and a tribe who had to learn to win to survive. A man without a tribe was at great risk, so the young boy abandoned with his siblings on the harsh Mongolian plains had to struggle to avoid death. He survived both starvation and hostile attacks by learning remarkable leadership skills and gathering a group of outsiders like himself. Hunted and alone, he dreamed of uniting the tribes into one house, one nation. He became a great warrior. He would become father to his people. He would be Genghis Khan.

From the Publisher
A major new series on Genghis Khan from the number one bestselling co-author of `The Dangerous Book For Boys'

From the Back Cover
A man without a tribe was at great risk, so the young man abandoned with his siblings on the harsh Mongolian plains had to struggle to avoid death. He survived both starvation and hostile attacks by learning remarkable leadership skills and gathering a group of outsiders like himself.

Hunted and alone, he dreamed of uniting the tribes into one house, one nation. He became a great warrior. He would become father to his people. He would be Genghis Khan.

Customer Reviews

Better than Cornwell? I think so
What a pleasant surprise? I had no idea Conn Iggulden was such an accomplished author?
Having read many books in the historical genre from Cornwell and Follett Conn stands in his (I assume its written by a man I would be surprised otherwise lol) own right.
I wanted to learn about Ghengis Khan, I expected tales of his battles etc but this book has sooo much more, the scale of the book has added real depth to the characters so you can feel for each one.
1st of the "Conqueror" series - I have so much to look forward to! I may even try the "Emperor" series after this tour de force of a novel alone!

A great read
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book - in fact I only read it on holiday when I had finished all my books and had to raid my husband's suitcase. I was hooked into this story within a few pages. If you know nothing of Gengus Khan's life then this is even more fascinating - a tale of bravery, love and honour. It is a true page turner that just begs the question when will the blockbuster film be made.

Just fantastic
I never usually read this type of novel however I am so pleased I did! What a fantastic book, historical and highly exciting, I just couldn't stop reading it. All I can say is sit back, relax and let the story unfold.....enjoy.