Seeking Genghis Khan---Riding across the Mongolian grasslands

Author: (British) Tim Severin and Liu Lizhen
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Genghis Khan, the pride of the sky, illiterate in his youth, roamed the world in his youth, desiring to become the greatest emperor in human history. He conquered more land than Napoleon and Alexander the Great, establishing the largest empire in world history. The land under his rule extended from South Asia to the edge of Europe, from the banks of the Yellow River to the borders of Europe. The exploration and research activities described in this book are part of the UNESCO Silk Road Project. In 1990, Tim Severin and his team embarked on a journey with ease, crossing the vast and desolate grasslands of Mongolia. The starting point of the journey was the sacred mountain of Burkhan Khaldun, revered by Genghis Khan. In Finding Genghis Khan, the rise of the Mongol Empire and the legendary westward campaigns are vividly narrated. Severin's writing is fluent, capturing the impoverished yet beautiful scenery of Mongolia. The author's sharp observation, witty yet restrained tone, combined with a throughout the book, have created a masterpiece of travel literature.