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Sabres on the Steppes: Danger, Diplomacy and Adventure in the Great Game (edition 2012)

by John Ure (Author)

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Back in the day when men were men and Britain ruled the world, the two great world powers went head to head over control of central Asia - from the Caucasus to Kabul. This was the stage of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and reckless adventure. Following on from the derring do of Shooting Leave, John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists who travelled to make their name in the Great Game. Praise for Shooting Leave: 'Extremely entertaining ... deserves to be a surprise Christmas bestseller.' Robert Harris. 'Gripping stuff.' Peter Hopkirk. 'Anyone with red blood in his or her veins will be stirred by these stories ... The perfect read.' Country Life.… (more)
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Title:Sabres on the Steppes: Danger, Diplomacy and Adventure in the Great Game
Authors:John Ure (Author)
Info:Constable (2012), 340 pages
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Tags:Travel, Asia, Espionage, The Great Game

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Sabres on the Steppes: Danger, Diplomacy and Adventure in the Great Game by John Ure

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The stirring tales of a hardy band of Victorian adventurers, participants in 'The Great Game' played out in the vast expanse of Asia. ( )
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Back in the day when men were men and Britain ruled the world, the two great world powers went head to head over control of central Asia - from the Caucasus to Kabul. This was the stage of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and reckless adventure. Following on from the derring do of Shooting Leave, John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists who travelled to make their name in the Great Game. Praise for Shooting Leave: 'Extremely entertaining ... deserves to be a surprise Christmas bestseller.' Robert Harris. 'Gripping stuff.' Peter Hopkirk. 'Anyone with red blood in his or her veins will be stirred by these stories ... The perfect read.' Country Life.

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