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Title: Fear Thy Name
Subtitle: How Genghis Khan's Brutality Created One of History's Largest Empires
Author: Michael Klein
Narrator: Jim Johnston
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-21-16
Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
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.
Members Reviews:
"Fear Thy Name" is, or may be, the Best History Book Published in 2016
Quick & Dirty Highlights
Length: Print, 102 pages; Audible, 3 hours 26 minutes.
Target Audience/Genre: History, Genghis Khan.
Q - How was this book obtained?
A - Bought on Amazon.
Q - Is this a book that I can read without having to read others first?
A â Yes, this is a terrific introduction to Asia's great leader.
Q - Are there a lot of typos/misspellings, grammatical errors or other editing failures?
A â No.
Q - Is this a fast, easy read or is it more of a leisure read?
A â Fear The Name is a fast, fun, easy read.
Q - What sort of language does this writer use to amplify the points made?
A â Plain English.
Q - What age group is this suitable for?
A - Young Adult and older - Fear Thy Neighbor is a great reference for high school students.
Q - My biggest pleasure or disappointment?
A - No disappointments, except that there are no illustrations.
Iâve included a small excerpt below, so readers can peruse the style of presentation utilized by the author.
EXCERPT
' 1206 was THE vital turning point in Mongolian history and, in fact, world history. The structure of Mongolian politics was shattered. Tribes and clans were dispersed, and retained no individual power. They were now unified under one code, one ideal, and one ruler. The mass of land that had housed the Khamag Mongol, the Tatars, the Merkits, the Keraites, the Naimans, and various others, would now come to be known only as Mongolia, or the Mongol Empire.
That year, the noble families of the Mongolian tribes met at the kurultai, the council of Mongol chiefs which met to elect new Khans. Temujin was elected unanimously, given that he had more than proven himself worthy. It was the first time in medieval history that Mongolia had been unified.
