Questions About Genghis: Birth of an Empire (Conqueror, #1)

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Krista Yes, Mr. Iggulden does a fantastic job researching, his books are mostly the historical part of historical fiction. It was a violent time, but these b…moreYes, Mr. Iggulden does a fantastic job researching, his books are mostly the historical part of historical fiction. It was a violent time, but these books aren't over the top, they are realistic of what it was like at the time.
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What age is suitable for this book?

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I would agree with MA 15+ rating but add that the rape is not graphic. It is very strong…moreFor those of you interested in the answer to this question...
I would agree with MA 15+ rating but add that the rape is not graphic. It is very strongly implied, but never explicitly shown. Besides, it is a significant event in Temujin's life which needed to be addressed, and therefore not in any way gratuitous. There is some pretty brutal violence, but again it is historically accurate and isn't too protracted. There is very little swearing and nothing that sexually explicit. (less)

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Is it okay for a ninth grader?