Harold Lamb’s Genghis Khan: Emperor of All Men is a vivid biography of the Mongol conqueror who reshaped the medieval world. Lamb combines rigorous research with engaging narrative, detailing Genghis Khan’s military campaigns, political acumen, and complex personality. Written for scholars and general readers alike, it explores the rise of the Mongol Empire and its lasting historical impact. This Penguin Special edition, a true first printing predating the Fighting Forces reprints, is highly desirable for collectors of Penguin Specials, wartime editions, and early 20th-century historical biographies.
About the Author
Harold Lamb (1892–1962) was an American historian, novelist, and biographer renowned for his works on Central Asia, the Middle East, and military history. Lamb wrote for *Adventure* magazine and authored numerous biographies and historical novels. His meticulous research and vivid narrative style brought little-known historical figures and dramatic events to life, earning him enduring recognition among historians and general readers alike.
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