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The Great Game

By: Peter Hopkirk
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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For nearly a century the two most powerful nations on earth, Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia, fought a secret war in the lonely passes and deserts of Central Asia. Those engaged in this shadowy struggle called it 'The Great Game', a phrase immortalized by Kipling. When play first began the two rival empires lay nearly 2,000 miles apart. By the end, some Russian outposts were within 20 miles of India.

This classic book tells the story of the Great Game through the exploits of the young officers, both British and Russian, who risked their lives playing it. Disguised as holy men or native horse-traders, they mapped secret passes, gathered intelligence and sought the allegiance of powerful khans. Some never returned. The violent repercussions of the Great Game are still convulsing Central Asia today.©1990 Peter Hopkirk Asia Russia War Imperialism Game Military
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Sense of adventure and hits that British historical spot I find myself searching for, well narrated also

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Hyperbole this is not: this book - and it’s reading here - constitute the very best, most thrillingly enjoyable history I have ever found. The experience is of another world, lost to time, with vivid views of lives led by beings who seem enormous in their bravery and energies.
It is a superb, classic work, with a perfect voice and performance. I only wish that there were other books by the same author and reader available here.

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