Setting the East Ablaze
Peter Hopkirk recounts the struggle for Central Asia between Britain and Russia, highlighting espionage, diplomacy, and the geopolitical stakes of empire.
About This Book
Setting the East Ablaze explores the dramatic contest between Britain and Russia for influence in Central Asia.
The narrative draws on archival sources to describe political maneuvering and covert operations.
Readers encounter the strategic importance of the region and the personalities involved in the struggle.
The book situates these events within the wider context of imperial expansion and decline.
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