Empire In The East: The Story Of Genghis Khan (World Leaders) [Library Binding]

Earle Rice (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8–This is a straightforward, generally accurate, but plodding account of the khan's life, military exploits, and conquests. The sources for quotations attributed to him and others are carefully footnoted, and there is an extensive bibliography. The abundant illustrations include appropriately selected full-color reproductions of Persian miniatures and some scenic photographs. The numerous small maps with almost illegible type are virtually worthless. Readers are deluged with unfamiliar names of individuals, tribes, and places. The time line offers valuable assistance, but the book lacks quality maps, genealogy charts, a who's who listing of individuals, and a strong closing evaluation of the khan's life and its importance to the world.–Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
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From Booklist

Gr. 8-11. Rice begins by discussing The Secret History of the Mongols a document that was written within 20 years after Genghis Kahn's death in 1227, rediscovered in the nineteenth century, and finally made available in English in the 1980s. Based on this source, the biography offers background information about social customs of the times as well as details on the personal history of the man originally called Temujin. At the age of 44, Temujin became Genghis Khan, leader of the Great Mongol Nation, and over the next 20 years he and his well-disciplined army conquered an immense empire. Rice acknowledges that Genghis Kahn will be remembered for "the havoc he wrought and the blood he spilled" but respects his greatness as a general. The many color illustrations include reproductions of period paintings, maps, and photos of sites. A detailed time line, source notes for quotes, a lengthy bibliography, several Internet sites, and a glossary are appended. A good introduction to the leader's life and brutal times. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Pub (May 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931798621
• ISBN-13: 978-1931798624
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,334,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story Not Known Well Enough in the West, July 6, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Empire In The East: The Story Of Genghis Khan (World Leaders) (Library Binding)

It was said that at the height of the Mongol empire a virgin with a hundred pounds of gold could travel from one end of the empire to the other with no fear of losing anything. That was, however, after the conquering phase.

While a country was being conquered it was pretty rough. The standard rule was to approach a city, if the city surrendered all was fine. Any resistance at all and everyone in the city was killed. This tended to make the next city surrender.

By any measure, Genghis Kahn was one of the great military leaders of all time. The empire he conquered stretched from the shores of the pacific to the very gates of Europe. His exploits are less well known than others because of his Eastern origin, yet his empire was twice (or more) the size of that conquered by Alexander.

This is a small book, intended for younger readers, but gives an accurate telling of this rather unknown story.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emprie in the East, The Story of Genghis Kkan, July 24, 2008

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Cleon L. Dunham (Austin, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Empire In The East: The Story Of Genghis Khan (World Leaders) (Library Binding)

I love history and this was very interesting reading. It's the second book I've read on Genghis Khan. He was a fascinating character. I'd like to read more about Kublai Khan an his exploits.

I have a very good friend whose last name is Khan. I like to tease her about being the great granddaughter (many times removed) of Genghis.