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Peter Hopkirk (1930-2014) is a British journalist and historian, author of six books about the British Empire, Russia and Central Asia
in the already classical work of P. Hopkirka, two centuries were described (from the era of Peter I to Nicholas II) the confrontation between England and Russia in Central Asia, the analysis of their geopolitical goals in this huge region is given. The sharpest secret and obvious struggle for the territory, influence and markets is shown. The story of the penetration of Russians into Central Asia and the consistent conquest of the possessions of the emirs and khans-Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Cokand, Geok-Tepe, Merva is described in thorough. Two Anglo-Afghan campaigns are described in detail.
The amazing and dramatic adventures of outstanding participants in a large game - officers, agents and voluntary researchers (Russians and British) were brightly conveyed, many of whom were tragically killed
in the already classical work of P. Hopkirka, two centuries were described (from the era of Peter I to Nicholas II) the confrontation between England and Russia in Central Asia, the analysis of their geopolitical goals in this huge region is given. The sharpest secret and obvious struggle for the territory, influence and markets is shown. The story of the penetration of Russians into Central Asia and the consistent conquest of the possessions of the emirs and khans-Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Cokand, Geok-Tepe, Merva is described in thorough. Two Anglo-Afghan campaigns are described in detail.
The amazing and dramatic adventures of outstanding participants in a large game - officers, agents and voluntary researchers (Russians and British) were brightly conveyed, many of whom were tragically killed
Author:
Author:Хопкирк П.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-17-146631-2
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