false 56175614 1735050 1632833 0385339526 9780385339520 63 http://www.goodreads.com/images/books/16/833/1632833-m-1255890809.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/books/16/833/1632833-s-1255890809.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1632833.Lords_of_the_Bow 4.09 328 Genghis: Birth of an Empire delivers a masterful new novel of the mighty Mongol conqueror—as Genghis Khan sets out to unify an entire continent under his rule.…

He came from over the horizon, a single Mongol warrior surrounded by his brothers, sons, and fellow tribesmen. With each battle his legend grew and the ranks of his horsemen swelled, as did his ambition. For centuries, primitive tribes had warred with one another. 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.

A man who lived for battle and blood, Genghis leads 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, Genghis called upon his cunning and imagination to crush each enemy in a different way, to overcome moats, barriers, deceptions, and superior firepower—until his army faced 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.]]> 119121 4.07 4719 861 2008 2 0 false Fri May 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri May 15 09:17:26 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 01 08:28:45 -0700 2009 Birth of an Empire, I didn't find this installment anywhere near as compelling as the first book in the series. Lords of the Bow doesn't provide as much the same focus on the character's personal lives as BoaE did, instead focusing on Genghis' conquests in the East. While entertain...more...]]>