“They had learned that Sorhatani expected the same sort of instant obedience as her husband. She had grown up around men of power and had married into the great khan’s family at a very young age. She knew that men prefer to follow, that it takes an effort of will to lead. She had that will.”
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Khan: Empire of Silver
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Conn Iggulden
Conn Iggulden is a British historical fiction author, known for his deep understanding and rich imagination of medieval history. His works often use historical events as a backdrop, blending fiction to present vivid historical landscapes to readers. more
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