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The Great Game, the Struggle for Empire in Central Asia by Peter Hopkirk

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Item specifics

Condition
Like New
A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Purchased and read once. No tears, folds or spots in book.”
Signed
No
Custom Bundle
No
Ex Libris
No
Book Series
Historical
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Intended Audience
Adults
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
Historical
Era
1950s
Special Attributes
Private Press
Personalized
No
Features
Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9781568360225

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Kodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1568360223
ISBN-13
9781568360225
eBay Product ID (ePID)
696243

Product Key Features

Book Title
Great Game : the Struggle for Empire in Central Asia
Number of Pages
596 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1994
Topic
Asia / Central Asia, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Author
Peter Hopkirk
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
92-016925
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
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
Dewey Decimal
320.958
Synopsis
A spellbinding account of the struggle between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia for supremacy in central Asia. It has been hailed as essential reading in light of world events today., THE GREATGAME: THE EPIC STORY BEHIND TODAY'S HEADLINES Peter Hopkirk's spellbinding account of the great imperial struggle for supremacy in Central Asoa has been hailed as essential reading with that era's legacy playing itself out today. The Great Game between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia was fought across desolate terrain from the Caucasus to China, over the lonely passes of the Parmirs and Karakorams, in the blazing Kerman and Helmund deserts, and through the caravan towns of the old Silk Road-both powers scrambling to control access to the riches of India and the East. When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart; by the end, this distance had shrunk to twenty miles at some points. Now, in the vacuum left by the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there is once again talk of Russian soldiers "dipping their toes in the Indian Ocean." The Washington Post has said that "every story Peter Hopkirk touches is totally engrossing." In this gripping narrative he recounts a breathtaking tale of espionage and treachery through the actual experiences of its colorful characters. Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics., THE GREATGAME: THE EPIC STORY BEHIND TODAY'S HEADLINES Peter Hopkirk's spellbinding account of the great imperial struggle for supremacy in Central Asoa has been hailed as essential reading with that era's legacy playing itself out today. The Great Game between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia was fought across desolate terrain from the Caucasus to China, over the lonely passes of the Parmirs and Karakorams, in the blazing Kerman and Helmund deserts, and through the caravan towns of the old Silk Road--both powers scrambling to control access to the riches of India and the East. When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart; by the end, this distance had shrunk to twenty miles at some points. Now, in the vacuum left by the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there is once again talk of Russian soldiers "dipping their toes in the Indian Ocean." The Washington Post has said that "every story Peter Hopkirk touches is totally engrossing." In this gripping narrative he recounts a breathtaking tale of espionage and treachery through the actual experiences of its colorful characters. Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics.
LC Classification Number
DS329.4.H67 1992

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