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Chinggis Khan (Library of World Biography Series) 1st Edition

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  • Paperback: 119 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson; 1 edition (October 9, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321276337
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321276339
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.5 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsI was hoping for something more detailed...
By R. A. Martinek on April 10, 2012
Format: Paperback
...but I already had some idea that a detailed account of this great historic figure is nearly impossible. Nevertheless, Dunnell provides a very dense, succinct, and readable account. If anything, it is almost too tightly written--the information density can be overwhelming at times, and usually leaves the reader hungry for more. She discusses the difficulties with the sources, compares them, and arrives at sensible conclusions. If you are looking for a single source (and don't want to do nearly as much research as Dunnell did), this is an excellent choice.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA fresh view on things
By James on December 1, 2011
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This book did a lot to provide me with much deeper insight into Mongolian culture and the creation of a figure of mythic proportions. It's a good break from the traditional depictions of Temujin, that usually center on Chinese or Western perspectives. This book considers those, but also places information under a Mongolian lens that is seldom used by history textbooks.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLearning the Good and Bad
By lisa on August 26, 2010
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Ruth Dunnell's concise, yet thorough illumination of Chinggis Khan's life is illustrated in her book Chinggis Khan: World Conqueror. This biography of Chinggis Khan conveys a refreshing perspective on the great khan's life, ensuring that the reader is aware of the positive and negative sides of Chinggis Khan by the end of the book. Though Chinggis Khan is seen by many as a ruthless, heartless man who killed many innocent people, Dunnell maintains a professional mannerism, careful to convey an objective viewpoint . She describes momentous experiences of Chinggis Khan in great detail to accurately portray his life. Dunnell succeeds in depicting Chinggis Khan as an extremely successful and clever man who did not hesitate to take lives and demolish towns in order to achieve his dreams of conquest.

Dunnell is caught in the tough situation of writing about events involving dozens of foreign people and places possessing names unfamiliar to the typical American reader. She provides an extensive glossary and index, as well as some maps to help the reader adjust to the explosion of new terms. Such guidance allows the reader to submerge herself deeper into the life of Chinggis Khan, as his surroundings can be better understood and visualized more vividly. Dunnell's inclusion of such information allows the reader to fully comprehend the roles of Chinggis Khan and appreciate the people and places he interacted with.

Chinggis Khan was first introduced by Dunnell as Temüjin, his birth name. Dunnell includes the anecdote of how Temüjin was delivered "clutching a blood clot the size of a knucklebone, an apt birthmark for a child of destiny" (21). By including this, Dunnell provides the reader with a positive first impression of Temüjin.Read more ›
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