Fearing the sons of the former khan may contest his leadership when they reach adulthood, Eeluk banishes Temujin’s family from the tribe, leaving them to fend for themselves on the harsh Steppes. Yesugei’s first bondsman, Eeluk, assumes control of the tribe. His father is attacked by assassins and soon dies from his injuries. The narrative follows the early life of Temujin, the second son of Yesugei, the khan of the Mongolian “Wolves” tribe. His series “Conqueror”, covers the Mongol Empire created by Genghis Khan – Iggulden covers Temujin’s humble beginnings and the background which resulted in him growing from Temujin to the man who would soon become Genghis Khan. In 2007, Iggulden became the first person to top the UK fiction and non-fiction charts at the same time. Connor Iggulden is a British author who writes historical fiction, most notably the Emperor series and Conqueror series.
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