The Conqueror of the World

"The Conqueror of the World: this was the title given to Genghis Khan during his lifetime by the Persian scribes who recorded his history. It is indeed the most prodigious epic of all time: set across half of Asia, it tells the story of the founder of the Mongol Empire.This history is now recreated here as the most vivid and captivating narrative imaginable. Strictly adhering to a scientific method, this life of Genghis Khan reads like a novel: René Grousset not only recreates the extraordinary adventures of the Mongol conqueror but also his moral character, his way of thinking, right down to the dialogues faithfully preserved by his close associates.Imagine the grandiose setting of the Mongolian steppe, the Siberian forest, the Gobi Desert, the dizzying peaks of the Altai Mountains. Picture Genghis Khan's warriors riding through this incredible landscape, and you will have an idea of one of the most fabulous epics ever told."