Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
20 Greatest Conquerors
Download 20 Greatest Conquerors full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online 20 Greatest Conquerors ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Book Synopsis 20 Greatest Conquerors by : Tracey Turner
Download or read book 20 Greatest Conquerors written by Tracey Turner and published by Smart Apple Media. This book was released on 2016 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would win the battle head-to-head--Genghis Khan or Napoleon? Find out inside! Twenty fact-filled profiles of legendary world conquerors also includes color photos and power rankings. Flip to random pages with your friends and then battle it out in a chosen ranking.
Book Synopsis Great Conquerors by : Claire Price-Groff
Download or read book Great Conquerors written by Claire Price-Groff and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the world turns on the deeds and lives of certain pivotal individuals. This book provides insight into the personalities of seven such men who, though they represent different periods of history and different cultures, have directly affected our present culture and civilization. These lively, well-documented short biographies cover: Alexander the Great; Augustus, the First Roman Emperor; Attila, the Scourge of God; Charlemagne the Great; William the Conqueror; Genghis Kahn, Emperor of all Mongols; and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Download or read book World Conquerors written by Robert Izzo and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the lives and legacies of some of history's most famous conquerors. History has no shortage of great kings and military leaders, but few rose to the power and prominence of the men in this biography bundle. Their legacies are far-reaching, forming entire empires and drastically altering the path of human civilization. Now, this biography examines the lives of three of the world's most famous conquerors. Each one has monumental achievements to their name, and whether they're regarded as genocidal tyrants or military masterminds, few can argue they didn't have a massive impact on the ancient world. Genghis Khan, who united the Mongolian tribes and founded the great Mongol Empire, which went on to conquer over a quarter of the ancient world. Napoleon Bonaparte, figurehead of the French Revolution, who fought for decades in the Napoleonic wars and built France into a military powerhouse. And Alexander the Great, who defeated the Persian Empire and conquered land all the way up to the Indus River. So don't miss your chance to learn about some of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known. Buy now!
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781985467460 Total Pages :182 pages Book Rating :4.4/5 (674 download)
Book Synopsis The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes maps of each conqueror's empire and pictures depicting the conquerors and other important people and places. *Discusses legends and controversies surrounding the lives, deaths, and legacies of the conquerors. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. The most famous man of the Middle Ages was probably Charlemagne, and few would argue that he was also the most important man during those centuries. Upon the death of his father, Pepin the Short, in 768, Charlemagne became King of the Franks, and he proceeded to create one of the largest European empires since the collapse of Rome. Through his conquests across Western Europe and Italy, Charlemagne became the first Holy Roman Emperor after a famous imperial coronation by Pope Leo III. In becoming the first Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne essentially established the new order on the European continent, thereby directly influencing how European politics and royalty proceeded in the coming centuries. As if to demonstrate how large he loomed in life, Charlemagne was numbered Charles I in Germany, France, and the Holy Roman Empire. Charlemagne is also viewed as having brought about the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, religion, and culture through the Catholic Church that predated the Italian Renaissance by centuries. The Carolingian Renaissance helped establish a uniform European culture, helping Charlemagne earn the title "Father of Europe." In a world fascinated by men like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan is one of history's greatest and most famous conquerors. No man, before or since, has ever started with so little and gone on to achieve so much. From a noble family but raised in poverty that drove him to the brink of starvation, Genghis Khan rose to control the second-largest empire the world has ever known (the largest being, arguably, the British Empire of the 18th and 19th centuries), and easily the largest empire conquered by a single man. And while many empires disintegrate upon the death of an emperor, like Alexander the Great's, Genghis Khan's empire endured and was actually enlarged by his successors, who went on to establish dynasties that in some cases lasted for centuries. Though history is usually written by the victors, history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan and Saladin vanquished. And while that meant Genghis Khan became widely reviled, it had the opposite effect on Saladin. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed, late in life, by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals, who fought him for control of Egypt and Syria in the 12th century. His Christian enemies continued his name long after it was forgotten in the Middle East, only to spark a revival of his reputation in Arab culture in the 20th century. Revered as the flower of Arab culture, he was really a Kurd who nearly destroyed it. Taught to Egyptian children as a native born Egyptian hero, he was, in fact, Egypt's conqueror, the man who destroyed its native dynasty and suppressed the local Shi'ite sect. The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages chronicles the amazing lives and conquests of the three men, while examining their empires and their enduring legacies. Along with pictures of important people, places and events, you will learn about Charlemagne, Saladin and Genghis Khan like you never have before.
Book Synopsis History's Greatest Conquerors by : Walter J. Scott
Download or read book History's Greatest Conquerors written by Walter J. Scott and published by World's Conquerors. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julius Caesar is one of the most well-known conqueror the World has ever had. Discover his incredible life, how he became a legend, and the incomparable boldness of this incredible ruler! Julius Caesar is quite an enigmatic figure to contemplate. He is often viewed as an upholder of liberty, the hero of the Roman Republic, but in truth he died a dictator. In another strange turn of events his assassins were those that he had granted full pardons to in his famous acts of clemency. Caesar was a man who was often found to be a polarizing figure. He was loved by the general public but hated by his peers in the Senate. He was also known for being a cold and tactical logistician, and yet he famously let his passions get the better of him when he encountered the beauty of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. The life of Julius Caesar was a complicated one to be sure, he has been denounced as a despot as many times as he has been hailed as a champion of justice. He was a man who practiced both mercy and vengeance. He crucified his enemies just as easily as he granted them clemency. Just as sure as his greatest benefactor Pompey became his greatest enemy, Caesar was a man who could make and break alliances quite easily. Caesar was a man who strode across the world stage not only as a conqueror, and master statesman, but as a true virtuoso of the human condition. He knew exactly what made people tick, and he knew how to take advantage of it. Read about the life, the legend, and the unparalleled hutzpah of this incredible conqueror.After reading this book, in an hour, you will know everything about the life and legacy of Julius Caesar! Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button on top right side of this page for an immediate download!Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
Author :Walter Scott Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781986390897 Total Pages :104 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Genghis Khan written by Walter Scott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genghis Khan was without a doubt one of the greatest conquerors of all times. He changed the course of history with his small horsemen army as he build an Empire that spread from China to Europe! Genghis Khan, the myth, the man, the legend... Major metropolises would become ghost towns upon his arrival. Grown men would shake in fear at just the mention of his name, not even wanting to speak it lest the doom he wrought came down upon them. He was referred to in hushed whispers as simply the "Scourge of God." For the superstitiously inclined of the ancient world, the destruction and chaos Genghis Khan engendered was so thoroughly complete that they believed he must have been sent by God to punish them. For them, the Mongols riding rapidly across the steppes towards their various homelands seemed to be nothing short of the horsemen of the apocalypse. When Khan arrived, the end was near. But who was Genghis Khan? We have heard many apocalyptic and dire descriptions, but who was he really? From his days as a poor and persecuted forager of the steppes to his years as world conqueror, this book follows all the twists, turns, and gallops of Genghis Khan's life. Inside discover: The life of Genghis Khan The power of his horsemen army and fear it left on its trail The lands he conquered to built his Empire Khan strategies to conquer the World The fall of his Empire His legacy Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page to order your copy now!
Book Synopsis The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Saladin and Genghis Khan by : Charles River Editors
Download or read book The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Saladin and Genghis Khan written by Charles River Editors and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes maps of each conqueror's empire and pictures depicting the conquerors and other important people and places. *Discusses legends and controversies surrounding the lives, deaths, and legacies of the conquerors. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. The most famous man of the Middle Ages was probably Charlemagne, and few would argue that he was also the most important man during those centuries. Upon the death of his father, Pepin the Short, in 768, Charlemagne became King of the Franks, and he proceeded to create one of the largest European empires since the collapse of Rome. Through his conquests across Western Europe and Italy, Charlemagne became the first Holy Roman Emperor after a famous imperial coronation by Pope Leo III. In becoming the first Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne essentially established the new order on the European continent, thereby directly influencing how European politics and royalty proceeded in the coming centuries. As if to demonstrate how large he loomed in life, Charlemagne was numbered Charles I in Germany, France, and the Holy Roman Empire. Charlemagne is also viewed as having brought about the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, religion, and culture through the Catholic Church that predated the Italian Renaissance by centuries. The Carolingian Renaissance helped establish a uniform European culture, helping Charlemagne earn the title "Father of Europe". In a world fascinated by men like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan is one of history's greatest and most famous conquerors. No man, before or since, has ever started with so little and gone on to achieve so much. From a noble family but raised in poverty that drove him to the brink of starvation, Genghis Khan rose to control the second-largest empire the world has ever known (the largest being, arguably, the British Empire of the 18th and 19th centuries), and easily the largest empire conquered by a single man. And while many empires disintegrate upon the death of an emperor, like Alexander the Great's, Genghis Khan's empire endured and was actually enlarged by his successors, who went on to establish dynasties that in some cases lasted for centuries. Though history is usually written by the victors, history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan and Saladin vanquished. And while that meant Genghis Khan became widely reviled, it had the opposite effect on Saladin. Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed, late in life, by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals, who fought him for control of Egypt and Syria in the 12th century. His Christian enemies continued his name long after it was forgotten in the Middle East, only to spark a revival of his reputation in Arab culture in the 20th century. Revered as the flower of Arab culture, he was really a Kurd who nearly destroyed it. Taught to Egyptian children as a native born Egyptian hero, he was, in fact, Egypt's conqueror, the man who destroyed its native dynasty and suppressed the local Shi'ite sect. The Greatest Conquerors of the Middle Ages chronicles the amazing lives and conquests of the three men, while examining their empires and their enduring legacies. Along with pictures of important people, places and events, you will learn about Charlemagne, Saladin and Genghis Khan like you never have before.
Book Synopsis Greatest Conquerors by : Tracey Turner
Download or read book Greatest Conquerors written by Tracey Turner and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the Ultimate 20 conquerors challenge! Highly collectable series that uses a card-game-based design to allow readers to compete against each other in a fact face-off with an ultimate line up of the best-of-the-best. Flick through the book, choose one of your Ultimate 20, then challenge your friends. Flick. Choose. Challenge. Inside this gamebook you'll find these tough guys: Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Qin Shi Huang, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, William the Conqueror, Ashoka the Great, Tamurlane, Cyrus the Great, Babur, Sargon, Hernando Cortes, Mahmud of Ghazni, Mehmet the Conqueror, Odoacer, Thutmose III, Hongwu, King Piye
Download or read book The Conquerors written by David McKee and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There once was a large country that was ruled by a General. The General would take his army and attack all the countries around him until they were conquered. Eventually, there was only one small country left to conquer. However, this one did not resist but welcomed the soldiers - leading to a quite unexpected result!
Download or read book Caesar written by Adrian Goldsworthy and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-22 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “captivating biography” of the great Roman general “puts Caesar’s war exploits on full display, along with his literary genius” and more (The New York Times) Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the Julius Caesar’s life, Adrian Goldsworthy not only chronicles his accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters during which he was high priest of an exotic cult and captive of pirates, and rebel condemned by his own country. Goldsworthy also reveals much about Caesar’s intimate life, as husband and father, and as seducer not only of Cleopatra but also of the wives of his two main political rivals. This landmark biography examines Caesar in all of these roles and places its subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar’s character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate thousands of years later.
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781985829060 Total Pages :286 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (29 download)
Book Synopsis The Top 5 Greatest Generals by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book The Top 5 Greatest Generals written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in each man''s life. Discusses interesting, lesser known facts about each man and answers common myths and misconceptions about them. Was Alexander referenced in the Qur''an? What were Caesar''s last words? Was Napoleon really short? Includes bibliographies on Napoleon and Alexander for further reading. Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of conquering vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the men who took steps toward such dreams, few were as successful as Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, and Napoleon Bonaparte, all of whom have been inextricably tied together by their successes and ambitions. Over the last 200 years, would-be conquerors and generals hoped to rival Napoleon''s accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar himself found inspiration in Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), the Macedonian King who managed to stretch an empire from Greece to the Himalayas in Asia at just 30 years old. It took less than 15 years for Alexander to conquer much of the known world. Alexander was responsible for establishing 20 cities in his name across the world, most notably Alexandria in Egypt, and he was directly responsible for spreading Ancient Greek culture as far east as modern day India and other parts of Asia. Hannibal has the distinction of being the only man who nearly brought Rome to its knees before its decline almost 700 years later. Rome never suffered a more horrifying defeat in its history than at Cannae, and indeed, Hannibal nearly rewrote the course of Western history during the Second Punic War. Even today there remains great debate on just how he accomplished his masterful invasion of Italy across the Alps. Since his army included war elephants, historians still argue over exactly where and how he crossed over 2,000 years after he managed that incredible feat. Hannibal will always be listed among history''s greatest generals, and his military campaign in Italy during the Second Punic War will always be studied, but part of the aura and mystique surrounding the Carthaginian legend is that there is still a lot of mystery. The ultimate conqueror, statesman, dictator, visionary, and opportunist, during his time in power Caesar expanded the borders of Rome to almost twice their previous size, revolutionized the infrastructure of the Roman state, and destroyed the Roman Republic for good, leaving a line of emperors in its place. His legacy is so strong that his name has become, in many languages, synonymous with power: the Emperors of Austria and Germany bore the title Kaiser, and the Czars of Russia also owe the etymology of their title to Caesar. His name also crept further eastward out of Europe, even cropping up in Hindi and Urdu, where the term for "Emperor" is Kaisar. In a world fascinated by men like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan is one of history''s greatest and most famous conquerors. No man, before or since, has ever started with so little and gone on to achieve so much. From a noble family but raised in poverty that drove him to the brink of starvation, Genghis Khan rose to control the second-largest empire the world has ever known (the largest being, arguably, the British Empire of the 18th and 19th centuries), and easily the largest empire conquered by a single man. Napoleon Bonaparte was the most successful French leader since Charlemagne and widely acknowledged as one of the greatest generals ever. Indeed, Napoleon was likely the most influential man of the 19th century, leaving an indelible mark on everything from the strategy and tactics of warfare to the Napoleonic Code that drafted laws across the continent. To defeat Napoleon, the Europeans had to form large coalitions multiple times, which helped bring about the entangling alliances that sparked World War I.
Download or read book Conquerors written by A. J. Kingston and published by . This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you fascinated by the stories of history's greatest conquerors? Do you want to delve deep into the lives of legendary figures who rose to power from humble beginnings? If so, then Conquerors: From Steppe to Empire is the book bundle for you. This collection of four captivating books takes you on a journey through the lives of some of the world's most remarkable leaders. From Genghis Khan's rise from obscurity to become one of the most feared and respected conquerors in history, to Alexander the Great's epic conquest of much of the known world, each book offers a unique and thrilling look into the lives of these legendary figures. In Attila the Hun: From Barbarian to Legend, readers will discover the true story behind one of history's most feared and misunderstood conquerors. And in Napoleon Bonaparte: From Revolution to Empire, you'll follow the rise and fall of one of history's most enigmatic and ambitious leaders, from his humble beginnings as a Corsican soldier to his ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a gripping read, Conquerors: From Steppe to Empire is the perfect book bundle for anyone interested in the stories of some of history's greatest conquerors. So, why wait? Order your copy today and discover the remarkable stories of Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Book Synopsis Conquerors: From Steppe To Empire by : A.J.Kingston
Download or read book Conquerors: From Steppe To Empire written by A.J.Kingston and published by A.J.Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you fascinated by the stories of history's greatest conquerors? Do you want to delve deep into the lives of legendary figures who rose to power from humble beginnings? If so, then Conquerors: From Steppe to Empire is the book bundle for you. This collection of four captivating books takes you on a journey through the lives of some of the world's most remarkable leaders. From Genghis Khan's rise from obscurity to become one of the most feared and respected conquerors in history, to Alexander the Great's epic conquest of much of the known world, each book offers a unique and thrilling look into the lives of these legendary figures. In Attila the Hun: From Barbarian to Legend, readers will discover the true story behind one of history's most feared and misunderstood conquerors. And in Napoleon Bonaparte: From Revolution to Empire, you'll follow the rise and fall of one of history's most enigmatic and ambitious leaders, from his humble beginnings as a Corsican soldier to his ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a gripping read, Conquerors: From Steppe to Empire is the perfect book bundle for anyone interested in the stories of some of history's greatest conquerors. So, why wait? Order your copy today and discover the remarkable stories of Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Download or read book Augustus written by Anthony Everitt and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He found Rome made of clay and left it made of marble. As Rome’s first emperor, Augustus transformed the unruly Republic into the greatest empire the world had ever seen. His consolidation and expansion of Roman power two thousand years ago laid the foundations, for all of Western history to follow. Yet, despite Augustus’s accomplishments, very few biographers have concentrated on the man himself, instead choosing to chronicle the age in which he lived. Here, Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of Cicero, gives a spellbinding and intimate account of his illustrious subject. Augustus began his career as an inexperienced teenager plucked from his studies to take center stage in the drama of Roman politics, assisted by two school friends, Agrippa and Maecenas. Augustus’s rise to power began with the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father, Julius Caesar, and culminated in the titanic duel with Mark Antony and Cleopatra. The world that made Augustus–and that he himself later remade–was driven by intrigue, sex, ceremony, violence, scandal, and naked ambition. Everitt has taken some of the household names of history–Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Antony, Cleopatra–whom few know the full truth about, and turned them into flesh-and-blood human beings. At a time when many consider America an empire, this stunning portrait of the greatest emperor who ever lived makes for enlightening and engrossing reading. Everitt brings to life the world of a giant, rendered faithfully and sympathetically in human scale. A study of power and political genius, Augustus is a vivid, compelling biography of one of the most important rulers in history.
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781986130165 Total Pages :106 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (31 download)
Book Synopsis Conquering Asia by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book Conquering Asia written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes paintings and busts depicting important people, places, and events. *Discusses both common legends and little known facts about the lives of Alexander and Genghis Khan. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "There is nothing impossible to him that will but try" - Alexander "Conquering the world from horseback is easy. It is dismounting and governing that is hard." - Genghis Khan Over the last 2,000 years, ambitious men have dreamed of forging vast empires and attaining eternal glory in battle, but of all the conquerors who took steps toward such dreams, none were ever as successful as antiquity's first great conqueror. Leaders of the 20th century hoped to rival Napoleon's accomplishments, while Napoleon aimed to emulate the accomplishments of Julius Caesar. But Caesar himself found inspiration in Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), the Macedonian King who managed to stretch an empire from Greece to the Himalayas in Asia at just 30 years old. It took less than 15 years for Alexander to conquer much of the known world. As fate would have it, Alexander died of still unknown causes at the height of his conquests, when he was still in his early 30s. Although his empire was quickly divided, his legacy only grew, and Alexander became the stuff of legends even in his own time. Alexander was responsible for establishing 20 cities in his name across the world, most notably Alexandria in Egypt, and he was directly responsible for spreading Ancient Greek culture as far east as modern day India and other parts of Asia. For the ancient world, Alexander became the emblem of military greatness and accomplishment; it was reported that many of Rome's greatest leaders, including Pompey the Great, Augustus, and Caesar himself all visited Alexander's tomb in Alexandria, a mecca of sorts for antiquity's other leaders. In a world fascinated by men like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan is one of history's greatest and most famous conquerors. No man, before or since, has ever started with so little and gone on to achieve so much. From a noble family but raised in poverty that drove him to the brink of starvation, Genghis Khan rose to control the second-largest empire the world has ever known (the largest being, arguably, the British Empire of the 18th and 19th centuries), and easily the largest empire conquered by a single man. And while many empires disintegrate upon the death of an emperor, like Alexander the Great's, Genghis Khan's empire endured and was actually enlarged by his successors, who went on to establish dynasties that in some cases lasted for centuries. Though history is usually written by the victors, the lack of a particularly strong writing tradition from the Mongols ensured that history was largely written by those who Genghis Khan vanquished. Because of this, Genghis Khan's portrayal in the West and the Middle East has been extraordinarily (and in many ways unfairly) negative for centuries, at least until recent revisions to the historical record. He was far more complex than the mere brute that his negative portrayals indicate, and though there is a slew of graves and depopulated regions to testify to the fact that he was not a gentle man, it would be simplistic and wrong to describe him merely as a madman bent on destruction for destruction's sake. Conquering Asia chronicles the amazing lives of the two famous conquerors, examining their conquests and discussing the legends and myths surrounding them. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan like you never have before.
Book Synopsis More Than Conquerors by : William Hendriksen
Download or read book More Than Conquerors written by William Hendriksen and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 1998-06-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of Revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. Using sound principles of interpretation, William Hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, always with the purpose of showing that "we are more than conquerors through Christ." Both beginning and advanced students of the Scriptures will find here the inspiration to face a restless and confusing world with a joyful, confident spirit, secure in the knowledge that God reigns and is coming again soon. This edition features a newly designed interior layout.
Book Synopsis Alexander the Great by : Walter Scott
Download or read book Alexander the Great written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the World's greatest conqueror that ever were, Alexander the Great never lost a battle and built one of the largest Empire. Discover his military brilliance and what lead to his early death. After reading this book, in an hour or so, you will know everything about the life and legacy of Alexander the Great!The man who would become known as Alexander the Great was only on this planet for 32 years, but within that finite span of time he managed to conquer a large portion of it. His empire spanned from ancient Greece all the way to India, and if he had lived just a little bit longer, it no doubt would have expanded even farther. In many ways Alexander was the first world conqueror and empire builder. In many ways, Alexander of Macedon laid the foundation for the Roman Empire.Alexander was the one who planted the seeds of a united Hellenistic culture, and many of the lands he incorporated into his empire-such as Egypt, Greece, Israel and Turkey-would become part of the later Roman and Byzantine Empires. In his short time on this Earth, Alexander left his mark wherever he went. The second biggest city in Egypt, Alexandria, bears his name to this day as testament to his-for lack of a better word-greatness.But the last few years of his life were as turbulent as they were successful. He had dragged an army over 17,000 miles across the known world, fighting all manner of enemies, intrigues, and climates. To the end, he never really lost a battle-but he did lose to the bottle. His end was nowhere near as glorious as his conquests: He was found dead of alcohol poisoning. How is it this great leader, who had survived so much, could succumb to a bottle of hard liquor? Read this book to find out. Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button on top right side of this page to order your copy now!
