Recommendations based on Conquerorby Conn Iggulden

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  1. Genghis: Lords of the Bow

    by Conn Iggulden
    The rise of Genghis Khan and his conquests, as he unites the Mongol tribes and builds an empire.

    Genghis unites Mongol tribes to cross the Gobi Desert and fight the Chin - gleaming cities, soaring walls, and canals. Laying siege to one fortress after another, Genghis cunningly crushes each enemy ... (Goodreads)

  2. Bones of the Hills

    by Conn Iggulden
    Epic tale of war and friendship set against the backdrop of ancient Mongolian civilization.

    Genghis Khan, risen from outcast to ruler has united battling tribes, but faces troubles. Emissaries are tortured and killed. Trade route efforts are violently rebuffed. The Mongolian army is ... (Goodreads)

  3. Khan: Empire of Silver

    by Conn Iggulden
    Epic saga of Mongolian rulers and the struggles of war, power, and family.

    The Great Khan is dead. His vast empire hangs in the balance, an empire he forged with raw courage, guile, tactical brilliance, unswerving dedication to his people, and the force of his own ... (Goodreads)

  4. Death of Kings

    by Bernard Cornwell
    A historical epic of betrayal, revenge, and redemption set during the war-torn Middle Ages.

    It is 899 AD. Alfred the Great is dying. Rivals for his throne are poised to tear his kingdom apart. Uhtred, a Saxon who has been raised by a Danish warlord, wants more than anything else to go and ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Burning Land

    by Bernard Cornwell
    A Saxon warrior's struggle to reclaim his homeland from Viking invaders.

    892 – 893: Uhtred of Bebbanburg is now the preeminent warlord of Wessex, Alfred the Great 's kingdom. Always in poor health, Alfred urges him to swear an oath to Alfred's son and presumptive heir, ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Pale Horseman

    by Bernard Cornwell
    A Saxon warrior's epic quest to reclaim his home and save his people from Viking invaders.

    876 – 878: Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg arrives at King Alfred of Wessex's court to proclaim the defeat of the forces of Danish chieftain and warrior Ubba Lothbrokson, as well as his killing of Ubba ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Conclave

    by Robert Harris
    Political thriller about the election of a new Pope amid a power struggle in the Vatican.

    The Pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election. They are holy ... (Goodreads)

  8. Conspirata

    by Robert Harris
    Historical political thriller set in ancient Rome, featuring a Senator's struggle to protect the Republic.

    Cicero returns to continue his struggle to grasp supreme power in the state of Rome. Amidst treachery, vengeance, violence, and treason, this brilliant lawyer, orator, and philosopher finally reaches ... (Goodreads)

  9. Ship of Magic

    by Robin Hobb
    A coming-of-age story of a young man's journey to save his family from danger.

    Ship of Magic is the first book of the Liveship Traders series and follows the fortunes of the Vestrit family. A liveship is a ship made of Wizardwood, a mystical substance, giving it magical ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Icon

    by Frederick Forsyth
    A Russian icon, stolen from a church, is smuggled into the US and sold to a collector. But it holds a secret that could change the course of history.

    Set between July 1999 and January 2000, the story revolves around Russian presidential candidate Igor Komarov, head of the right-wing Union of Patriotic Forces (UPF). A highly popular and charismatic ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Left Hand of God

    by Paul Hoffman
    A young boy escapes from a brutal religious cult and becomes embroiled in a war between two powerful factions.

    Thomas Cale, a 14-year-old boy is just another recruit of the great conflict between Redeemers and Antagonists – or so he thinks. Along with his two "friends" (friendship is forbidden and Cale is in ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Grass Crown

    by Colleen McCullough
    Historical fiction about the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, as seen from various perspectives.

    Although these two powerful Eastern rulers would eventually declare war on Rome and slaughter thousands of Roman citizens, the plot of the novel centres on the Social War of 91 to 88 BC, a civil war ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Ship of Brides

    by Jojo Moyes
    A group of war brides sail from Australia to England on an aircraft carrier, facing challenges and forming unexpected bonds.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Princes of Ireland

    by Edward Rutherfurd
    Epic chronicle of Irish history, spanning from ancient times to the present day.

    Brilliantly weaving impeccable historical research with stirring storytelling, Edward Rutherfurd explores our shared Celtic roots in a magnificent epic of Ireland spanning eleven centuries. While ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Jungle Book

    by Rudyard Kipling
    A young boy is raised in the jungle by animals, learning life lessons along the way.
  16. Fifteen Dogs

    by André Alexis
    A group of dogs gain human intelligence and experience the highs and lows of life.

    Over drinks at Toronto's Wheat Sheaf Tavern, Hermes and Apollo get into a debate about whether animals could live happily if they had the same cognitive and speech abilities as humans. , They decide ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The First Man in Rome

    by Colleen McCullough
    The rise of Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla in the Roman Republic, leading to the downfall of the aristocracy.

    The main plot of the novel is generally concerned with the rise of Marius, his marriage to Julia, his success in replacing Metellus as general in charge of the Numidian theatre of war, his defeat of ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Eaters of the Dead

    by Michael Crichton
    An unlikely hero embarks on a journey to explore the mysterious forces of evil.

    The novel is set in the 10th century. The Caliph of Baghdad , Al-Muqtadir , sends his ambassador, Ahmad ibn Fadlan , on a mission to assist the king of the Volga Bulgars . Ahmad ibn Fadlan never ... (Wikipedia)

  19. London

    by Edward Rutherfurd
    Historical novel tracing the 2000-year history of the English capital.

    Here is Edward Rutherfurd's classic novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning 2,000 years. He brings this vibrant city's long and noble history alive through the ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and ... (Goodreads)

  20. King of Thorns

    by Mark Lawrence
    A dark fantasy story of a teenage prince's quest for revenge and power.

    The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition. To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Mad Ship

    by Robin Hobb
    A young woman navigates the dangerous waters of a world where sentient ships are coveted and hunted.

    Aboard Vivacia, Kennit is dying, but Wintrow gets the courage together to cut off the infected part of his leg, and Kennit agrees to try. He's starting to bond with the ship, and the operation makes ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Narrows

    by Michael Connelly
    A detective's pursuit of justice, exploring the dark underworld of L.A.

    FBI agent Rachel Walling finally gets the call she's dreaded for years, the one that tells her the Poet has surfaced. She has never forgotten the serial killer who wove lines of poetry in his hideous ... (Goodreads)

  23. Legend

    by David Gemmell
    Epic fantasy saga of a young leader's quest to protect his kingdom from a powerful enemy.

    The Drenai Empire is under threat. The tribal Nadir people have been united for the first time by the great warleader Ulric, who has forged a massive empire in the North. The Drenai leader Abalayn is ... (Wikipedia)

  24. A Dance with Dragons 1: Dreams and Dust

    by George R.R. Martin
    The fifth book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, following the struggles of various characters for power and survival in a fantasy world.

    Stannis Baratheon , a claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros , occupies the Wall at the realm's northern border, having helped to repel an invasion of wildlings from the northern wilderness. Stannis ... (Wikipedia)

  25. A Dance with Dragons 2: After the Feast

    by George R.R. Martin
    Epic fantasy story of power struggles and political intrigues in a world of dragons and magic.

    Stannis Baratheon , a claimant to the Iron Throne of Westeros , occupies the Wall at the realm's northern border, having helped to repel an invasion of wildlings from the northern wilderness. Stannis ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Exploits of Sherlock Holmes

    by Adrian Conan Doyle
    The classic detective stories of the world's greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes.

    From the son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and one of America's greatest mystery writers, John Dickson Carr, comes twelve riveting tales based on incidents or elements of the unsolved cases of Sherlock ... (Goodreads)

  27. Airport

    by Arthur Hailey
    An airport becomes a microcosm of human drama, revealing the stories of those who pass through its gates.

    The story takes place at Lincoln International, a fictional Chicago airport based very loosely on O'Hare International Airport . The action mainly centers on Mel Bakersfeld, the Airport General ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The House of Silk

    by Anthony Horowitz
    A thrilling detective story set in Victorian England, unravelling a devious criminal plot.

    The House of Silk begins with a brief, personal recounting of events by Watson, much like that in, A Study in Scarlet, by the original author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The reader is informed of the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. River God

    by Wilbur Smith
    An epic tale of the rise and fall of a powerful ancient Egyptian kingdom.

    River God follows the fate of the Egyptian Kingdom through the eyes of Taita, a multi-talented and highly skilled eunuch slave. Taita is owned by Lord Intef and primarily looks after his daughter, ... (Wikipedia)