Isaak Kazachnikov – The Cruel Age in 2 volumes. Gift books in leather binding

Isaak Kazachnikov – “The Cruel Age” in 2 volumes. Gift books in leather binding.

“The Cruel Age” is a historical epic that tells the story of the fateful events of the 12th century and the formation of Genghis Khan’s great empire.
The book offers a deep immersion into the era when the future conqueror was born on the vast Mongolian steppes, and his deeds would change the course of world history. In the 1978 edition, the work was already recognized as one of the outstanding examples of the genre. Since then, the novel has been republished numerous times, maintaining its enduring success and attracting new generations of readers. The text is rich with meticulously researched historical material, which makes the narrative both captivating and credible.
The main character is a boy named Temüjin, who loses his father at an early age and overcomes many hardships. Becoming Genghis Khan, he gains unprecedented power and glory, leading vast military forces like an avalanche that sweeps everything in its path. The author masterfully conveys his desire for power and his unrestrained thirst for domination over the world.