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Conn Iggulden chronicles the life of Kublai Khan, from his early days as a scholar to his leadership as the third ruler of the Mongol Empire. The book details how he expanded Mongol influence across much of Asia and beyond, consolidating power with both military skill and political acumen. It also explores the internal challenges he faced, including civil conflict among his relatives, and the gradual decline of the empire in the face of ancient adversaries.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Conn Iggulden
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