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The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia (Kodansha Globe) (Paperback)

by Peter Hopkirk (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Describes the nineteenth-century struggle between Britain and Russia for control of Central Asia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid account of Central Asian History, 1 Aug 1999
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I read this book in a week, despite its 500 pages. It is truly grapping and you won't put it down. I wish more people read the book and knew such a rich history of Central Asia. The author did a great job painting the big picture that accounts to what is happening in Central Asia now. Must read for everyone interested in history and politics
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting rendition of a bygone age, 9 April 2003
Meticulously researched and brilliantly rendered account of Imperial rivalry between Russia and Britain in the 19th century over control of Asia and the northern passages to India.

Nor does the author neglect to highlight the human cost paid by those who were subjects and victims of this struggle.

A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the conflicts today in central asia. I certainly hope the author will issue an updated edition in the near future now that sealed Russian archives have become (I assume) more accessible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous tale, 26 April 1997
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Hopkirk's splendidly fluid narrative describes with tremendous zeal and excitement the cold-war like atmosphere that prevailed in Asia Minor from 1830 to 1900. The British, as they ruled India, realized that it was one of their most treasured possessions. And Russia recognized this as well. From the time of Peter the Great, Russia had always wanted to posses India and her resources. From the times that Nadir Shah, the ruler of mighty Persia, sacked Delhi and took away as much as he possibly carry over the hostile passes of the Hindukush mountain, the wealth of India was legendary. Even Napoleon, prior to his disastrous invasion of Russia, had approached the Tsar and proposed a combined effort to drive the British out of India and capture the country and it's fabulous wealth. But since a sea invasion was impossible logistically for Russia, a land invasion was the only choice. The Great Game recounts will chilling detail and with great political intrigue the events and actions that forged Central Asia what it is today as a result of this quest for conquest. But in his book Hopkirk also does us a wonderful favour: he recounts the travels, in brief, of some of the most intrepid and enduring of the Great Game Travelers like Alexander Burnes, Robert Shaw, and Fred Burnaby.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book written by a very gifted author.
Add this book to your must read list. It lends clarity and perspective to so many recent events in Central Asia, you'll wish you'd read it sooner.
Published on 19 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding treatment of history
This is the best history book I've ever read (a close second is Friedman's 'From Beirut to Jerusalem')- assuming history is about politics. Read more
Published on 17 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant account of an earlier "Cold War."
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5.0 out of 5 stars How did he find out all this stuff...the guys a genius.
This was not supposed to be my type of book at all and boy was I pleasantly surprised.

It's gripping and enlightening and I cant beleive that it all actually... Read more

Published on 7 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Indespesable for those doing business in Central Asia.
If you are doing business in the southern tier of the Former Soviet Union or Central Asia you are crazy if you have not read this book and its companion volumes "Setting the... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars relevant and intriguing
The Great Game combines rich historical accounts with adept political insights and presents them in a literary style that reads like fiction. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary adventure in a world we left behind
After reading this book, I went straight out and bought Peter Hopkirk's others.

This is a fascinating tale from a different era, of the confident and audacious adventurers,... Read more

Published on 20 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Read, Interesting and Intriguing. still curent
A first class book that encompasses an era of history that reflects current geopolitical problems in Central Asia and the Middle East. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be mandatory reading !
Besides being a book able to capture and hold your attention throughout, it also conveys vast amounts of knowledge to the reader. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A riveting good tale of (mis)adventures and exploits.
Loved it. For anyone with an interest in world, British, or Russian history, Hopkirk's book is superb. Read more
Published on 1 April 1998

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