Wolf of the Plains 7201753

From the co-author of The Dangerous Book for Boys, comes the first in the widely anticipated Conqueror series featuring Genghis Khan and his descendants.A remarkable story of heroism and adventure, of a boy who had to become a man too soon, of a family and a tribe who had to learn to win to survive.A man without a tribe was at great risk, so the young boy abandoned with his siblings on the harsh Mongolian plains had to struggle to avoid death. He survived both starvation and hostile attacks by learning remarkable leadership skills and gathering a group of outsiders like himself.Hunted and alone, he dreamed of uniting the tribes into one house, one nation. He became a great warrior. He would become father to his people. He would be Genghis Khan. Praise for 'Wolf of the Plains':'I felt as if a blockbuster movie was unfolding before me and a blockbuster movie will surely emerge from this. Read the book before Hollywood takes it over.' Daily Express'Stirring stuff' Mail on Sunday'This is energetic, competent stuff; Iggulden knows his material and his audience.' Independent'Every bit as dazzling and action--packed as the Emperor quartet!Considering that the three main literary sources!have been picked clean by Genghis scholars over 800 years, Iggulden cooks up a nourishing stew with the bones'.Saturday Guardian Review'Epic hisorical fiction at its finest; enthralling, exciting and utterly believable. Volume two is eagerly awaited.' Yorkshire Evening PostPraise for the Emperor series:'If you liked Gladiator, you'll love Emperor' The Times'A brilliant story -- I wish I'd written it. A novel of vivid characters, stunning action and unrelenting pace. It really is a terrific read.' Bernard Cornwell'The great events and breathtaking brutality of the times are brought lavishly to life.' Guardian Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the number one bestselling Emperor series and co-author of 'The Dangerous Book for Boys'. Conn Iggulden lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their children.

出版社	Harper
作者	Conn Iggulden