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"A splendid biography...it is gripping reading."--Economist. "No writer of historical fiction or Hollywood extravaganza could invent action half as... read full description

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Mar 05, 2010
Tony rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I didn't find it QUITE as thrilling or exciting as the comments on its cover indicated, but it was still an interesting read . I knew those Tartars/Mongols were a nasty lot, but I didn't know how nasty till I read this book. A pretty good book on an unusual subject.

Jan 04, 2011
Singleton rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What an incredible story. A must read for everyone interested in the Mongols and their period.
Jan 10, 2012
Bryn rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Nov 22, 2011
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Jul 29, 2011
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May 14, 2011
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Apr 03, 2011
Gregory rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Mar 25, 2011
Mary marked it as to-read
Mar 15, 2011
David rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Feb 21, 2010
Tara marked it as to-read
Jan 23, 2010
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Dec 29, 2008
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Feb 14, 2011
Glenn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 13, 2007
John rated it: 4 of 5 stars