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Tamerlane, aka Temurthe Mongol successor to Genghis Khanranks with Alexander the Great as one of the world's great conquerors, yet the details of his life are scarcely known in the West. Born in obscurity and poverty, he rose to become a fierce tribal leader, and with that his dominion and power grew with astonishing speed. He blazed through Asia, razing cities to the ground. He tortured conquered inhabitants without mercy, sometimes ordering them buried alive, at other times decapitating them. Over the ruins of conquered Baghdad, Tamerlane had his soldiers erect a pyramid of 90,000 enemy heads. As he and his armies swept through Central Asia, sacking, and then rebuilding cities, Tamerlane gradually imposed an iron rule and a refined culture over a vast territoryfrom the steppes of Asia to the Syrian coastline. Justin Marozzi traveled in the footsteps of this fearsome emperor of Samarkand (modernday Uzbekistan) to write this book, which is part history, part travelogue. He carefully follows the path of this infamous and enigmatic conqueror, recounting the history and the story of this cruel, cultivated, and indomitable warrior.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Tamerlane: Sword of Islam, Conqueror of the World'? A: The book explores the life of Tamerlane, a powerful conqueror who succeeded Genghis Khan, detailing his rise to power and the impact of his reign across Asia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Justin Marozzi, who traveled in the footsteps of Tamerlane to write this historical account.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tamerlane: Sword of Islam, Conqueror of the World' have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: When was 'Tamerlane: Sword of Islam, Conqueror of the World' published? A: The book was published on February 27, 2006.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in very good condition.
- Q: What type of content does the book include? A: The book combines historical narrative with travelogue, recounting Tamerlane's conquests and cultural impact.
- Q: Can you summarize Tamerlane's impact on the regions he conquered? A: Tamerlane is known for his brutal conquests, including the destruction of cities and mass executions, but he also imposed a refined culture and rebuilt many of the cities he had sacked.
- Q: Who might be interested in reading this book? A: Readers interested in history, particularly the history of conquerors, Central Asia, or the legacy of Tamerlane, would find this book compelling.