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Genghis follows the ascent of Genghis Khan, chronicling his painful early life, the murder of his father, and his emergence as a formidable warrior. The narrative portrays his fearsome reputation and the vast territories he conquered, establishing him as one of history’s most powerful rulers.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Conn Iggulden
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