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Title: Saint Genghis -- Oh My!
Review: In reading the more critical reviews this book, I was surprised not to find the word "hagiography" mentioned. From the Mongol perspective Temujin was a great man, but read other histories of the lands he invaded and conquered and you will find him not so greatly respected. A great deal of blood went into the making of his empire. In today's world that kind of activity would land him in the World Court for crimes against humanity.The book is enjoyable enough if you do not think too critically or read with the eye of a copy editor. If you are an historian, the book will probably make you wince, and don't you just love it when an author cites a "secret" history. Credibility flies out the window even for someone as unlearned in history as I.
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