Conqueror by Conn Iggulden
The nation of Genghis Khan is slowly tearing itself apart. After the death of the mighty Genghis, several men have adopted the mantle of Khan, but none have been able to halt the slow decline in the fortunes of the Mongol nation.
Genghis’ grandson Kublai Khan dreams of one day ruling this mighty empire, but to achieve this goal he has to first learn the art of war and finally must face his brothers in a bloody civil war.
Conn Iggulden’s Conqueror series has already chronicled the rise of the Mongol nation, and now he turns his attention to the fascinating figure of Kublai Khan, a mixture of soldier, diplomat and scholar, who conquered an empire greater than that of Alexander or Caesar and ruled it with strength and wisdom.
Conqueror is a real page turner, bringing the tales of the Mongol empire vividly to life. A great read for anybody who enjoys epic historical fiction.
