{"title":"Frank McLynn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Frank McLynn collection, where history comes alive through the compelling narratives and insightful analyses of this distinguished author. Frank McLynn is celebrated for his meticulous research and engaging writing style, which has captivated readers who yearn to delve deeper into the lives and legacies of some of history's most iconic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eGenghis Khan\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful biography that explores the life and impact of the Mongolian emperor who forged the largest contiguous empire in history. McLynn's ability to weave together historical facts with enthralling storytelling makes this a must-read for anyone interested in biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrank McLynn's books are esteemed contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, offering readers not only knowledge but also a profound understanding of the forces that shaped historical events. Dive into our collection and discover the fascinating stories crafted by one of history's most insightful chroniclers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genghis-khan-by-frank-mclynn-9781784703509","title":"Genghis Khan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest story of military conquest in history from a \u003cem\u003e'master storyteller'\u003c\/em\u003e (Guardian).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenghis Khan\u003c\/em\u003e was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe, including all of China, the Middle East, and Russia. So how did an illiterate nomad rise to such colossal power, eclipsing Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Napoleon? Credited by some with paving the way for the Renaissance, condemned by others for being the most heinous murderer in history, who was Genghis Khan?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis actual name was Temujin, and the story of his success is that of the Mongol people—a loose collection of fractious tribes who tended livestock, considered bathing taboo, and possessed an unparalleled genius for horseback warfare. United under Genghis, a strategist of astonishing cunning and versatility, they could dominate any sedentary society they chose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining fast-paced accounts of battles with rich cultural background and the latest scholarship, Frank McLynn brings vividly to life the strange world of the Mongols, describes Temujin's rise from boyhood outcast to become Genghis Khan, and provides the most accurate and absorbing account yet of one of the most powerful men ever to have lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544574152940,"sku":"9781784703509","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11649923482823.jpg?v=1749780238"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/frank-mclynn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}