Length6h 59m
About this audiobook
The History of Genghis Khan by 19th-century author Jacob Abbott is an accessible biographical account of the founder of the Mongol Empire. Originally part of the Makers of History series for young adults, it traces Temüjin's journey from a fatherless outcast to the "universal ruler" of Eurasia. Book Overview: Abbott's work simplifies complex history into an engaging, narrative format. It highlights Genghis Khan's early struggles, his unparalleled military genius, and the sweeping geopolitical shifts of the 12th and 13th centuries. Key Topics Covered: The Eurasian Steppe: The pastoral nomadic lifestyle and culture of the Mongols prior to unification. Early Life & Exile: Temüjin's survival after his father's death and his flight into exile. Tribal Unification: How he brought quarrelsome nomadic tribes together to forge the Mongol Empire. Conquests & Campaigns: The strategic overrunning of the Great Wall of China and vast expansions across Central Asia, spanning to the realms of the Sultan Mohammed.
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GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byXYZ Voices
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 28, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: Pastoral Life in Asia
2Chapter 2: the Monguls
3Chapter 3: Yezonkai Khan
4Chapter 4: the First Battle
5Chapter 5: Vang Khan
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6Chapter 6: Temujin in Exile
7Chapter 7: Rupture with Vang Khan
8Chapter 8: Progress of the Quarrel
9Chapter 9: the Death of Vang Khan
10Chapter 10: the Death of Yemuka
11Chapter 11: Establishment of the Empire
12Chapter 12: Dominions of Genghis Khan
13Chapter 13: the Adventures of Prince Kushluk
14Chapter 14: Idikut
15Chapter 15: the Story of Hujaku
16Chapter 16: Conquests in China
17Chapter 17: the Sultan Mohammed
18Chapter 18: the War with the Sultan
19Chapter 19: the Fall of Bokhara
20Chapter 20: Battles and Sieges
21Chapter 21: Death of the Sultan
22Chapter 22: Victorious Campaigns
23Chapter 23: Grand Celebrations
24Chapter 24: Conclusion
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