Sabres on the Steppes : danger, diplomacy and adventure in the Great Game
Ure, John, 1931-2012
Book
Back in the day when Britain ruled the world, the two great powers went head to head over control of central Asia. This was the stage of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and adventure. John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries, mercenaries, traders and opportunists who made their name in the Great Game.
Main title:
Sabres on the Steppes : danger, diplomacy and adventure in the Great Game / John Ure ; illustrations by Toby Ward.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Constable, 2012.
Collation:
xix, 283 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Map on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781849016674 (hbk)
Dewey class:
958.03
Language:
English
Subject:
Asia, Central -- History -- 19th centuryAsia, Central -- History, Military -- 19th centuryAsia, Central -- Politics and government -- 19th centuryEastern question (Central Asia)Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- RussiaRussia -- Foreign relations -- Great BritainEspionage, British -- Asia, Central -- History -- 19th centuryEspionage, Russian -- Asia, Central -- History -- 19th century
BRN:
403175