Genghis Lords of The Bow Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Brilliant follow up, i couldn't put it down. "

" This is the second book in Iggulden's trilogy of Genghis Khan. Genghis, now master of all the Mongol tribes, sets his sights on conquering The Chin Empire, as China was known then. He takes the horde of history into a great battle against the Chinese forces at Badger Pass, and after his victory there beseiges Yenking (aka Beijing). The khan learns that, once you build a great army, you must keep it fed, not in meat and wine, but in war and victories. I was interested in learning how Iggulden handled the depiction of such a barbaric protagonist. He did it by showing that the merciless behavior of the Mongols, and the Chin, were all part of the way life was in that day, it was a "natural" action. When we look at human behavior in the last hundred years, the Nazis and the holocaust, the Khmer Rhouge and Cambodia, the Taliban and Afghanista, Bosnia, Somalis, Rwanda, we discover that mankind hasn't changed much at all over the centuries. "

" The second in Iggulden's reconstruction of the life and depradations of Ghengis Khan. Very imaginative, lots of action (and a little philosophy). Given what must have been a dearth of source material, Iggulden has done a good job of evoking the world of Genghis. Recommended if you're interested in this particular barbarian. "

" My first read of Iggulden. Utterly and fascinatingly detailed. Iggulden has mastered the art of novel writing. Impressive for his relative lack of experience when facing off with the likes of Grisham and Clancy. "

" Very good read. My favourite of Con's books. "

" The storyline is an amazing one with lots of action in two continents. The second installment is as good as the first. "

" This book was probably a bit better than the 1st....but not by much, I really liked the way Khasar and Katchiun (Ghengis's) brother's really came into their own, some really funny bits in there, it got a little slow there for a chapter or 2, but all said and down it's a pearla!! "

" As good as the 1st book. This book follows Gehghis after he unites the Mongols and tunrs his attention to the "Chin" Enjoyable read. "

" Very well writen. Must read for anyone interested in history "

" Epic battles, epic scenery. a very entertaining read. felt it sagged a bit in the middle, but still enjoyed it a lot. "

" Excellent book really enjoyed it - learn quite a lot of the history in an engaging way "

" Well, I only want to say that it was a long time since I read a book so quickly. It's not 100% in accord with historical facts, but it's a great story and a really good glimpse into the culture and life of Mongolian people during the first phase of their conquest of Eurasia. "

" The characters fit the historical events, and the personalities fit Mongol culture excellently. This was an excellent book. "

" This next instalment does not disappoint - couldn't stop reading. "

" it was good but there was some inconsistencies from the 1st bk in the series. "

" I was looking forward to continuing the series but I've stalled on this one....I can't quite say why I'm not loving it, but I'm not. "

" Not bad but not as good as the first in the series focusing on one huge battle and a little slow to get started. "

" As the empire grows, my interest wanes. I won't read the 3rd volume. "

" I enjoyed the first book in the series more which explored how Temujin became Genghis Khan. This was just a book of battles. "

" Not quite as compelling as the first in the series, quite possibly because that one was read with no expectations, and the experience with it set a high bar for this. "

" If you haven't read this series, go to the beginning and start. Now... "

" Not quite as strong as the first volume but still very well written and engaging. I continually felt the need for either Genghis or his brothers to make more reference to Temujin - as he was originally known - in the context of what he had become. "

" After seeing the movie Mongol I wanted to learn more about Genghis Kahn. This book was great, easy to read and wonderfully descriptive. "

" Not the best of the Conqueror series, but still a masterpiece. "

" One of his first books that I have read and later followed by the Emperor series, great historical fiction of the life of Genghis Khan. Just like being there with him on the plains. "

" Great second book. I'm really enjoying the series so far. Not really fictional history, since it 99% sticks with what actually happened around Genghis Khan, but perhaps 'narrative history' would be more fitting. "

" I love these books. He has a wonderful tale of adventure and history going on here. "

" Woke up early this morning and started. From sci fi far into the future....to way back in time. Great characters are great no matter the time period. "

" Not quite as compelling as the first in the series, quite possibly because that one was read with no expectations, and the experience with it set a high bar for this. "

" EVERY BIT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST ONE! "

" Powerful second entry into this triptych serialization of the life of Genghis Khan. Although it took a while for me to get through it, it was well worth the effort. Onto the final story! "

" Writing an epic series about Genghis Khan is no easy feat, but Iggulden made it seem easy, convincingly recreating an ancient world in great detail. Strangely, despite the ruthless, cruel nature of the Mongols, he succeeds in making us sympathize with them! "

" Second of the series. Informative and entertaining. "