Khan: Empire of Silver: A Novel (The Khan Dynasty)

Where to begin? It was such an amazing series!I love historical fictions, they give you a front row seat into how our world was shaped while breathing life into long dead people. This series did that and MORE!I recommend starting at the first book and, if you are half as into these books as I was, you won't be able to put them down.Pros:- Battle scenes, very descriptive and exciting. I would like to congratulate the author on keeping the types of battles written throughout the series fresh and interesting. They fought constantly for generations but always a new location, new odds, new strategy, new obstacles. Very EXCITING!-Character development. The number of characters is never overwhelming and you become emotionally invested in their lives. They have varying personalities, goals, dreams, while still keeping a bit of humor.-Extremely well written-Great mix of historical fact and page turning dramas. I really enjoyed understanding the life of the Mongols. They are strong people. Very impressive.-Scenery descriptions, I loved the changes in scenery and I have a much deeper understanding of the climate and environment of the Mongol, Asian, and Islamic parts of the world. Plus the struggles that had to over come to survive and conquer.-Assassins~! Only the Mongols would take on assassin strong holds...The author truly captures the essence of this book in his final note:"This story began as a single starving family, hunted and alone on the plains of Mongolia -- and ends with Kublai Khan ruling an empire larger than that of Julius Ceaser or Alexander the Great. Over just three generations, that is simply the greatest rags-to-riches tale in human history" Conn IgguldenI am now going to read his Ceaser series and any other historical fiction Conn Iggulden writes!!WONDERFUL!!!!

I will not get into detail and I did like the book but it was noticeable how much longer it took me get sucked in to the storyline. Maybe because Ghengis is dead? Perhaps I was expecting better given the fact that the beginning books in the Khan series were an absolute joy to read. If you enjoyed the other Khan books you will enjoy this one too as the author truly brings to life the scenes and setting. If you've never read any of the series I would definitely begin at the beginning. Having a background in what had already taken place allows you to understand a bit more of a few characters psyche. The Caesar books were also very well done and I enjoyed them immensely.

Well written

Absolutely one of the best series I have ever read. You will be astonished by the quality of this series! You will be there with the great Temujin aka Ghengis Khan and he will dig deep into your mind, heart and soul. You will be changed by your encounter with this magnificent man!

If you do not like reading scholarly treatises on History, but are interested in the Mongolian Empire, then this is a thrilling way to read about the "Golden Horde." For a nation of hunter-herdsmen to be able to conquer a vast amount of China, the Persian empire, Russia, and Eastern Europe, is incredible. An amazing story of a brutal and ambitious people from an unforgiving land.You won't be able to put these books down!

I haven't quite finished it yet but it seems a little slower than the other books in the series. Still very enjoyable and necessary part of the series seems to be historically accurate although some interesting historical incidents seem to have been left out. What I missed the most was that a Christian member of the Khan's court was sent into Europe in advance of the invasion and reported made it to England where he had communion with the King. He was latter rebuked by the Pope. Anyhow seems like an interesting piece of history that has been often overlooked.

Mr. Iggulden knows how to tell a story. I have read all the Julius Caesar and Genghis Kahn series of books. The books are well written in fascinating detail of the times, the people, the politics, social setting, technology of war, and technology of the settings.Don't let the level of detail mentioned above turn you off to reading these novels. Each novel flows. You want to keep reading and you find yourself wanting more of the story at the end of the novels.

Iggulden weaves historical fact with a good story, filling in the blanks based on his suppositions and factual knowledge. Great story teller. I have read the entire series about the Khans and have a new appreciation about the history of the "Mongol Hordes" which Iggulden points out was a misnomer. Great reading recommend to others. Will now move on to his stories about the Roman emperors.

Une suite passionnante de la saga Gengis Khan.Je ne comprends pas pourquoi elle n’est pas traduite en français comme les 3 premiers volumes afin de la rendre accessible à davantage de lecteurs en France.

Todos los libros de Genghis son apasionantes, los he leído uno por uno, empezando sin saber por el quinto y último (historia de kublai Khan, nieto de Genghis). Las historias son muy amenas, y se puede aprender de la historia. Siempre iba cotejando las distintas historias con datos historicos y mapas para ubicarme. Simplemente buenísimos libros. Quede encantada.

A great series if you're a lover of historical fiction. Facts gleaned from the Secret book of the Mongols written by the nephew of Kublai Khan combined with a fine sense of a good story makes it a fascinating series well worth reading.

This is like reading History.No - more than that! It is like LIVING history!I went off and googled the lineage of Genghis Khan and his Kharnates etc along with the cities.It was fascinating to read and research it at the same time.Flawed men all of them.And a barbaric time in history.This series is THE BEST SERIES to read if you want precise history, culture and life in detail.If you love history and conquests and real people...you will love this series.

The story of such a life that is different from ours in almost every way should be boring or incomprehensible. Instead, it is the most exciting thing- the only thing I think of even when I am not reading!!