Fear Thy Name: How Genghis Khan's Brutality Created one of History's Largest empires

by Michael Klein

Genghis Khan was arguably one of the most decisive figures in medieval history. He is responsible for the creation and management of one of history’s largest empires. He did things during this rise to power, and the subsequent conquests that followed it, that will be remembered in history for their brutality and bloodshed, giving him a mixed reputation across the world. This biography explores the life of Genghis Khan, breaking down the benevolent unifier and leader, and the horrifically violent warlord that he was.
The book traces the entirety of Genghis Khan’s life, beginning with his humble beginnings as Temujin. The harrowing political instability which Temujin found himself born in gave way to his conquests across Mongolia, unifying the country with unprecedented sincerity. Upon taking power, Temujin became Genghis Khan, and set out to conquer what he was likely hoping would be the entire world. We follow the life of Genghis Khan and his Mongol army through their bloody campaigns on all borders of the rapidly expanding Mongolian Empire, and also what came of the empire after Genghis Khan’s death.
It is a truly magnificent story marked by ambition and violence. In a relatively short time, one man’s willpower was able to change the world in sweepingly dramatic ways, and this biography paints the exciting picture of one of medieval history’s most epic sagas.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2016

Reviews

[R. · Rating 1 out of 5]

This "book" is free on the Kindle. Don't be fooled. This is someone's randomly and poorly researched college paper that was thrown together with a bunch of popular internet sources, this is not a real, historical book and it is not written in any sort of way that a publisher would touch it. This is clearly self-published.

Seriously, if you don't believe me jump to the end and look at the sources, all three of them. Barely better than Wikipedia.

[Mark Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historic Overview

Not a bad overview of the man Genghis Kahn. A very apt title for warlord and leader of Mongolia. While a decent read for history buffs on a rainy day, I would not use it for any research paper. Some of the editing, sentence structure, and grammar could use some review. These stick out like a sore thumb in many places, this book is readable. The author has done a fair job of presenting the Great Kahn in the fullest light possible. He should update the book’s word usage, add some maps, and other images pertinent to the history of the time.

[Apriel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not an expert on Genghis Khan by any means. In fact I know next to nothing about him but this short book seemed like a decent introduction. It was easy to read and included a short bibliography which puts it ahead of most of the self-published bios you can pick up, usually for free, on Amazon.