We are the silver people, the Mongols. When they ask, tell them there are no tribes. Tell them I am khan of the sea of grass, and they will know me by that name, as Genghis. Yes, tell them that.… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“Sung Win smiled to himself, enjoying the tension across his shoulders and the way his pulse beat in his veins. All life involved risk.” — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“As he prepared to ride on, he chuckled at the thought of the wolf entering the sheepfold. He would not ride with fire and… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“Keep a line of retreat,’ Warwick ordered. To his disgust, his voice trembled and he cleared his throat loudly before going on with his… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“No congratulations?’ Derry said cheerfully. ‘No “well done, Derry”? I am disappointed in you, William Pole. There’s not many men could have pulled this… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“The Assassin fortress in Alamut came under attack by Hulegu’s forces around 1256. The head of the Muslim sect that held the fortress of… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“Richard felt his spirits begin to recover and he raised his hand to the crowds, though it made his back ache. It was worse… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“I have been distracted from my duty as a father to some extent, but there is no greater exercise to a man’s talents than… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“We are all fools with our sons. We wipe them and suckle them and all we expect is for them to be grateful to… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“Winter is our time. They shut up their cities for the cold months. They put their horses in stables and sit around great fires… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“It was a revelation as important as any other in its way – that expert men love their subject. Show them interest, show them… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
“The man attempted to salute and Renius forced himself to smile, biting back his temper at the sloppy manners. He watched the fat figure… — Conn Iggulden Copy Share Image
