![]() Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics. 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. Publication date 1991 Topics Eastern question (Central Asia), Diplomatic relations, Great Britain - Foreign relations - 19th century, Russia. 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." Special Fields Author : Peter Hopkirk Illustrations : 8pp black and white BIC subject : Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900 War & defence. ![]() When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart by the end, this distance had shrunk to 20 miles at some points. In Italy it is known for The Great Game, Foreign devils on the Silk Road, Conquering Lhasa, Advancing on the East in flames e, published by Settecolori, Secret. ![]() 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. ![]()
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