In his fundamental research "The Great Game", Peter Hopkirk describes the two-century (from the era of Peter I to Nicholas II) confrontation between England and Russia in Central Asia and analyzes their geopolitical objectives in this vast territory. The talented...
storyteller Hopkirk fascinatingly depicts large-scale historical events, highlighting the acute evident (and secret) struggle for territories, influence, and markets. He thoroughly recounts the story of the Russians' penetration into Central Asia and the gradual conquest of the possessions of emirs and khans — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Kokand, Geok-Tepe, Merv. He vividly describes the amazing and dramatic adventures of the outstanding participants of the Great Game.
In his fundamental research "The Great Game", Peter Hopkirk describes the two-century (from the era of Peter I to Nicholas II) confrontation between England and Russia in Central Asia and analyzes their geopolitical objectives in this vast territory. The talented storyteller Hopkirk fascinatingly depicts large-scale historical events, highlighting the acute evident (and secret) struggle for territories, influence, and markets. He thoroughly recounts the story of the Russians' penetration into Central Asia and the gradual conquest of the possessions of emirs and khans — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Kokand, Geok-Tepe, Merv. He vividly describes the amazing and dramatic adventures of the outstanding participants of the Great Game.
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