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Top 10 Genghis Khan Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You to the Mongol Empire

If you're a fan of historical fiction and intrigued by the legendary conqueror Genghis Khan, then you're in for a treat. Exploring the rich tapestry of the Mongol Empire, these Genghis Khan historical fiction books offer thrilling and immersive experiences that will transport you back in time. Delve into the world of warriors, conflicts, strategies, and the captivating life of this iconic figure. Here are the top 10 must-read Genghis Khan historical fiction books:

1. "Genghis: Birth of an Empire" by Conn Iggulden: This first installment of the "Conqueror" series masterfully chronicles Genghis Khan's early life and rise to power, providing readers with an engaging and action-packed narrative.

2. "The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Wu" by Michael Ennis: Although primarily focused on Empress Wu of China, this enthralling novel reveals the influence Genghis Khan had on her reign and the power struggles within the Mongol Empire.

3. "I, Genghis Khan" by Leonard Wibberley: Offering a unique perspective, this highly acclaimed novel blends historical accuracy and imagination to portray Genghis Khan as a complex and multi-faceted character.

4. "Genghis: Lords of the Bow" by Conn Iggulden: The second book in the "Conqueror" series delves into Genghis Khan's campaigns to conquer the lands beyond Mongolia, showcasing his military genius and the challenges he faced.

5. "Empire of Silver" by Conn Iggulden: A thrilling continuation of the "Conqueror" series, this book delves into the later years of Genghis Khan's empire and the struggles faced by his successors.

6. "Genghis: Bones of the Hills" by Conn Iggulden: The third instalment of the "Conqueror" series witnesses Genghis Khan's empire at its peak and explores the vastness and diversity of his conquests.

7. "The Tiger Queens: The Women of Genghis Khan" by Stephanie Thornton: Breaking away from the traditional male-dominated narrative, this novel shines a light on the influential women who played pivotal roles during Genghis Khan's reign.

8. "The Mongoliad" by Neal Stephenson, Greg Bear, and others: This epic collaboration between several authors offers a unique blend of history and fantasy, set during the time of Genghis Khan.

9. "Genghis Khan: The Emperor of All Men" by Harold Lamb: Regarded as one of the best biographical novels on Genghis Khan, this book vividly portrays his life, military campaigns, and the legacy he left behind.

10. "Bones of the Hills" by Duncan Jepson: Set against the backdrop of Genghis Khan's conquest of Western Xia, this thrilling novel weaves together political intrigue, romance, and war to create a gripping narrative.

To dive deeper into the world of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, consider visiting reputable websites such as Goodreads, where you can find more recommendations, detailed reviews, and discussions on these books. Additionally, websites like Ancient History Encyclopedia and HistoryExtra provide valuable insights into Genghis Khan's life, empire, and the historical context surrounding his rule.

Immerse yourself in these captivating Genghis Khan historical fiction books, and prepare to embark on a remarkable journey through one of history's most fascinating eras. Discover the triumphs, challenges, and enduring legacy of the great Khan, all within the pages of these intriguing novels.
The Revival of the Qin Dynasty Fiction
The Revival of the Qin Dynasty

Lv Zhe unexpectedly traveled back to the time when Qin unified the Six Kingdoms, becoming a platoon leader in the Long Wall Legion. Will he turn the tide of events? Or will he compete for supremacy? After years of war, peace is finally restored, but the appearance of the Persians gives them a new conquest objective. The world is not limited to the Central Plains; there is so much land that can be conquered! Within the six gates, within the Emperor's land, crossing the western quicksand, reaching the northern households. To the east lies the Eastern Sea, and to the north lies Da Xia. Under the sun and moon, in boats and carriages, all fulfill their destinies and have no regrets. Acting according to the times is what makes an emperor. Under the heavens, there is no land that is not the king's, and on the outskirts of the land, there are no subjects that are not loyal. Wherever people go, they become subjects! We have been working hard and moving forward. Please grow with this book. We kindly request your attention, collection, and recommendation votes.

584.21 Million words | 2021-12-31 16:06Update

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Governing the Great Ming Fiction
Governing the Great Ming

Although not incorruptible, he is more popular with the people than a clean government official. The common people all praise him. Although gentle and refined in his dealings, he is more cunning than a corrupt official, manipulating his opponents with ease. Although he never forms cliques or seeks personal gain, he is more influential than political factions, and his friends are found throughout the court. He competes with powerful officials, punishes corrupt officials, advises on agriculture and industry, and encourages commerce, effortlessly navigating between civil officials, noble officials, and the inner court, maintaining a transcendent status. Starting from a low-ranking county magistrate, he advances step by step, steadily and methodically, enduring hardships until he becomes the ruler of the world. With both literary and military prowess, he expands the territory, subdues the barbarians, and creates a prosperous era for the Great Ming Dynasty. Book Club Chat Group.

187.96 Million words | 2022-01-13 00:50Update

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I will never become an emperor. Fiction
I will never become an emperor.

I, Yu Zhiqian, would rather die in poverty, starve to death, and be degraded to a commoner than become an emperor!

101.85 Million words | 2023-05-10 12:06Update

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The King of Special Mercenaries Fiction
The King of Special Mercenaries

New recruit Li An participated in the special forces selection competition and passed all the tests, aiming to become the king of special forces. However, he was repeatedly targeted by mercenaries and forced to enter the world of mercenaries. With a strong determination, he built his own mercenary team and gradually grew into the mercenary king.

187.80 Million words | 2020-08-10 00:43Update

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Song Xiang Fiction
Song Xiang

In the 32nd year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the small court held on to half of the country while being cornered in a corner. The Jin Dynasty was poised to invade, and internal ministers fought for power. In the far north, Mongolian tribes were rising, while in the southern empire, religious ambitions were growing. The rivers and lakes were ever-changing, and the court was full of intrigue. The story begins here—an era of sudden change, the growth path of a renowned general, a journey through bloody wars, the rise and fall of a nation, political struggles, battlefields stained with blood, a mysterious and unpredictable rivers and lakes, and a passionate love story. Joining the web

556.69 Million words | 2022-08-24 03:16Update

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The Small County Magistrate of the Great Song Dynasty. Fiction
The Small County Magistrate of the Great Song Dynasty.

In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, a young servant under the East Gate Mansion of Qinghe County, carrying the secrets of the mansion, navigates through the streets and alleys of Qinghe County, amidst Mo, Baishui, and Black Mountain, entangled in a struggle between the Wude Department, the Chai family, Lady Huarui... facing life and death choices.

236.31 Million words | 2021-09-28 01:02Update

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Three Kingdoms: Signing in at the tavern, eavesdropped by Liu Bei's heart! Fiction
Three Kingdoms: Signing in at the tavern, eavesdropped by Liu Bei's heart!

Liu Yuan traveled through the Three Kingdoms, thinking that by staying in a small tavern for three years, he could return to the prosperous era he once knew. Little did he know that Liu Bei discovered his ability to hear the thoughts of this extraordinary individual. "Liu Yuan, my brother! Come with me!" Liu Bei exclaimed. I've heard of fighting with a coffin as a weapon, but never fighting with a tavern. I refuse! I choose to live a peaceful life. "Liu Yuan, do you know about the beautiful Bai Yu, Lady Mi Zhen? I will personally arrange a match for you!" Liu Bei insisted. "What? Mi Zhen!" Liu Yuan's eyes widened. Could I truly obtain the women under Liu Bei's command? Does this mean Diao Chan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Sun Shangxiang... Am I really that lustful and ungrateful? Am I really someone who can't resist a beautiful woman? Am I... fine, when do we leave?

496.51 Million words | 2022-04-11 17:11Update

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Young Official in the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Young Official in the Tang Dynasty

Wu Zetian ascended to the throne. In the ancient city of Luoyang a thousand years ago, the vibrant peonies bloomed in bright red, and the morning sun rose, shedding countless rays of light. Beneath the prosperity, concealed were the bloody battles that unfolded time and time again. Qin Shaoyou arrived, and then he smiled: "Give me a vegetable knife, and I can conquer the world."

185.55 Million words | 2022-02-23 04:07Update

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Dreamer of Freedom Fiction
Dreamer of Freedom

What would the world become if humans lost their dreams? This is a story about dreams! This is a story that revolves around dreams, gradually reaching the pinnacle of the world! Indulging in the art of dreaming, one becomes invincible!

285.01 Million words | 2021-10-30 14:31Update

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The Succession of the Crimson Mansion Fiction
The Succession of the Crimson Mansion

Xing'er traveled through the Red Chamber and became Jia Lian's trusted servant. However, he unintentionally made an enemy out of Wang Xifeng, which set him on a path towards success. Every word seems to be filled with blood. Ten years of hardship are anything but ordinary. Here, there are the warmth and coldness of human emotions, as well as the fickleness of the world. Lin Daiyu, with her lonely and proud spirit, the alluring Qin Keqing, the talented but lonely Xue Baochai, the elegant and heroic Shi Xiangyun, the diverse beauties of the Jia Residence, and the still alluring Li Wan. Even the lowliest ants can leap to success, opening a different path to victory, igniting the journey of a loser's counterattack!

593.17 Million words | 2022-05-28 07:01Update

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Li Lianying Fiction
Li Lianying

This book provides a detailed and nuanced description of Li Lianying's extraordinary life, from her exceptional talents in childhood to her diligent work in her youth. It delves into her rise to power in middle age and her successful return to her hometown in old age. Particularly noteworthy is the portrayal of Li Lianying's emotional world as a man and his close relationship with the widowed Empress Dowager Cixi, depicting their mutual support and reliance on each other. Unbiasedly, this is not only a poignant and tragic story of China's top eunuch, but also a gripping tale of power struggle within the imperial court.

332.64 Million words | 2021-09-07 14:21Update

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The Crafty Overlord Reigns Supreme. Fiction
The Crafty Overlord Reigns Supreme.

Jian is wicked and Xiong is mighty. In times of order, one becomes a villain; in times of chaos, one becomes a hero. In the face of the end of the world, one becomes the hope of the world, known as a cunning hero. Due to an accident, Chen Guodong, the second officer of a large ocean-going ship, abandoned a bright future and transcended to the late Southern Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of destruction. Ahead were iron horses and golden spears, while behind was a deep abyss. Looking at the world, it was a time full of opportunities. Let's witness how the cunning hero Chen Dexing saves the nation from a millennium of decline amidst the raging storm...

271.18 Million words | 2020-12-02 09:20Update

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It's all about one's mindset playing tricks. Fiction
It's all about one's mindset playing tricks.

Perhaps I am naturally unlucky, often plagued by hardships. Perhaps I am naturally ignorant, unable to distinguish between the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. Perhaps my mindset has gone astray, taking a winding path in life. In my dreams, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, landing among a sea of lotus flowers. Upon waking, there was the moon, the sun, and a clear blue sky. I looked up, but the phoenix had flown far away. I looked down, greeted by vibrant peach blossoms. The hardest to express is the ever-changing universe. The most difficult to discuss is the unpredictable nature of the world. Spring gives way to summer, and seasons change.

154.96 Million words | 2023-03-24 08:59Update

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Eunuch Hua Hua Fiction
Eunuch Hua Hua

With the time-traveling of Zhao Haochen, the history teacher from a later generation, Chen Mo, a eunuch in the Ming Dynasty palace, not only gained memories from the future but also possessed something that shouldn't appear in a eunuch's crotch. Is it a blessing or a curse? Some say that the downfall of the Ming Dynasty was not caused by Emperor Chongzhen but rather by Emperor Wanli. Is this really the case? In his book "Fifteen Years of Wanli," Huang Renyu writes, "In the fifteenth year of the Wanli reign, on the surface, it seems like peace has

43.40 Million words | 2021-11-18 07:44Update

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Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...

271.86 Million words | 2021-08-03 03:00Update

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Treacherous thief of the nation Fiction
Treacherous thief of the nation

With ambitions spanning the entire nation, I carry the aspirations of both the court and the common people. My heart is filled with the mission to sweep across the world! Those who steal will be punished, those who steal a country shall be ennobled... The thieves who steal a nation awaken the greatest excitement within you. This historical masterpiece from the end of 2014 is worth your possession!

77.15 Million words | 2021-10-10 13:25Update

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Thunder Elite Force Fiction
Thunder Elite Force

They are mysterious agents, they are invincible special forces. A densely forested drug manufacturing base, the enigmatic king of poisons. Legendary ninjas, merciless assassins. Terrifying terrorists, bloodthirsty elite mercenaries. Everything is controlled by invisible hands. Can the agents overcome numerous challenges and ultimately unravel the mystery behind all the events? Please follow in the footsteps of the special forces, embarking on this blood-soaked journey. A thrilling masterpiece, awaiting your arrival – My Chinese Dream-themed essay.

25.08 Million words | 2021-08-12 08:27Update

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First-class wealth and honor Fiction
First-class wealth and honor

The protagonist, having transmigrated to the early years of the founding of the Song Dynasty in the first year of Qiande, finds himself in a time when the Song Dynasty is in the process of unifying the Central Plains. However, due to Zhao Kuangyin's punishment of the chaos of the Five Dynasties and his consolidation of military power, the Song Dynasty later faced a tragic situation of emphasis on the internal affairs and neglect of external affairs. At this time, Zhao Kuangyi's influence was gradually growing, and the internal crisis of the Song Dynasty quietly expanded. This is both the best and the worst of times, and the protagonist gradually grows and thrives in such circumstances. Two famous sayings of Song Jiu

358.52 Million words | 2021-03-16 19:33Update

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Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game Fiction
Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game

Accidentally traveling back to the 1950s, I replaced the foolish pillar of youth, seizing the heart of a stunning beauty from the start and leaving no chance for those scoundrels like Xu Damao to ruin everything. Changing the fate of the original pillar, I roamed freely through the courtyard, rushed through the gates of Zhengyang, stepping on the opportunities brought by the changing times, and becoming a rising star of wealth and prosperity.

486.64 Million words | 2020-07-27 20:57Update

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Invincible Demolition Worker Fiction
Invincible Demolition Worker

Notice: In light of the strong protests from the Asian people regarding the severe air pollution caused by Yasukuni Shrine, in order to safeguard the physical health of the people in the Asia-Pacific region, the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan has decided to carry out the demolition of the illegally constructed Yasukuni Shrine and construct a large-scale public sanitation facility in its place to alleviate air pollution, address the issue of land scarcity caused by the surging population in Tokyo, and improve personal hygiene for the local residents. From the date of issuance of this notice, all relevant individuals are required to bring their ownership certificates to the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire within three days to complete the necessary procedures for demolition compensation agreements. Failure to complete the relevant procedures within three days will result in the initiation of legal proceedings for forced demolition by the Tang Dynasty Empire. The Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan will collaborate with the city management personnel from the Demolition Office for the execution of the forced demolition. We urge all relevant countries, such as the Angle Tower, to refrain from challenging the bottom line of the Tang Dynasty Empire. Otherwise, they shall bear the consequences themselves. This notice is hereby issued. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan

248.76 Million words | 2021-06-24 10:16Update

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