Genghis: Bones of the Hills Free Audiobook Download by Conn Iggulden


The Mongol horde plunders a city in 1225 AD and eventually starts to settle down. Genghis Khan, the man of violence, is dead and his son Kuchlug is now the ruler. He has been struggling to hold together an empire that was born out of violence and fear. Now, he must find a way to unite his people through peace and harmony.

Genghis: Bones of the Hills details how Genghis Khan and his Mongol warriors took over major land masses in Asia and Europe during the early 1200s. The book begins with a background on how the Mongol Empire first came to be and then explores its expansion through Central Asia, China, and Russia. The author does not shy away from describing the brutality of battle, giving readers an insight into what it was like to live under the Mongols.

The Mongolian empire was founded by the ancestor of Genghis Khan. It spread from central Asia to Europe over a period of 500 years. This empire is a historical anomaly that is shrouded in mystery and myth because it never fell to an enemy or was invaded by trade rivals.

The novel Genghis: Bones of the Hills by Conn Iggulden is a story about one event that would change the course of history. The grandson of Genghis Khan, Temujin, is captured and sold into slavery. The foster father he has always looked up to, Kuchlug, is preparing to invade China when Temujin escapes and challenges him for the throne. Kuchlug sees this as treason and challenges him to a duel. The outcome of the duel changes everything as not only does Temujin take over but he also goes on to conquer Russia, Europe, India, and much more.

Genghis: Bones of the Hills is a book by Conn Iggulden that tells the story of Genghis Khan. The first part of this book focuses on Genghis' youth, and how he rose to power. The second part of the book details his conquests and legacy. This is the first book in Iggulden's ambitious series about the Khan dynasty.

"Genghis: Bones of the Hills" is a book about Genghis Khan, who ruled the Mongol Empire and greatly expanded it. This audiobook follows Khan's life from childhood through adulthood. You get to learn what he did in his early years while he was learning how to be a ruler and how to run an empire. The narrator does an amazing job with this book- he captures the tone of the time perfectly!

Published Date 2009-03-20
Duration 17 hours 5 minutes
Author Conn Iggulden
Narrated Richard Ferrone
Reviews
(9 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Fiction & Literature
Parent Category Sagas, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction

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