The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia
the struggle for empire in central asia
$79.99
- Paperback
624 pages
- Release Date
15 May 1994
Summary
The Great Game: Espionage and Empire in Central Asia
Peter Hopkirk’s spellbinding account unveils the epic struggle between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia for dominance in Central Asia—a conflict whose legacy resonates even today.
Spanning desolate landscapes from the Caucasus to China, the Great Game unfolded across treacherous passes, scorching deserts, and ancient Silk Road towns. Both powers relentlessly sought control over access to the riches of India and the Eas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781568360225 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1568360223 |
| Series: | Kodansha Globe |
| Author: | Peter Hopkirk |
| Publisher: | Kodansha |
| Imprint: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 624 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 1994 |
| Weight: | 700g |
| Dimensions: | 41mm x 143mm x 217mm |
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Critics Review
Written with engrossing flair… Hopkirk tells the story well, playing up the romance and glamour while never losing sight of the overarching historical picture.“–Andrew Leonard, San Francisco Chronicle “Those who enjoy vividly told tales of derring-do and seek a clear understanding of the history of the emerging central Asian countries will find this a glorious book.” –Byron Farwell, The New York Times Book Review
About The Author
Peter Hopkirk
PETER HOPKIRK is the author of Like Hidden Fire: The Plot to Bring Down the British Empire, Trespassers on the Roof of the World: The Race for Lhasa, and two other books. A staff writer for the Times of London for nineteen years, five as its chief reporter, he is a Middle and Far East specialist.
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