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The story behind the mythic brutality of Genghis Kahn, one of the most successful leaders in human history.

A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world. The tale of the legendary Mongol General Genghis Khan is as phenomenal as the man himself. Probably the greatest conqueror in history, he ruled vast swathes of land in the early 1200s, vanquishing people across Asia and Europe, so that by the mid-1200s the Mongol Empire covered over 12 million square miles of land.

From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction FLAME TREE 451 offers tales, myths and epic literature from the beginnings of humankind, through the medieval era to the stories of imagination and dark romance of today.

David Curtis Wright (PhD, Princeton), Associate Professor of History at the University of Calgary, specializes in the history of imperial China's interactions with its pastoral nomadic neighbours, particularly but not exclusively the Mongols. He is the author of From War to Diplomatic Parity in Eleventh-Century China.

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.