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Tournament of Shadows: The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia

by Karl E Meyer

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From the romantic conflicts of the Victorian Great Game to the war-torn history of the region in recent decades, Tournament of Shadows traces the struggle for control of Central Asia and Tibet from the 1830s to the present. The original Great Game, the clandestine struggle between Russia and Britain for mastery of Central Asia, has long been regarded as one of the greatest geopolitical conflicts in history. Many believed that control of the vast Eurasian heartland was the key to world dominion. The original Great Game ended with the Russian Revolution, but the geopolitical struggles in Central Asia continue to the present day. In this updated edition, the authors reflect on Central Asia's history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11.

Synopsis:

In this updated edition, the authors reflect on Central Asia's history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11.

About the Author

Karl E. Meyer was London bureau chief for the Washington Post before joining the editorial board of the New York Times. He is the editor of World Policy Journal.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780465045761
Subtitle:
The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia
Author:
Meyer, Karl E
Author:
Meyer, Karl Ernest
Author:
Meyer, Karl E.
Author:
Meyer, Karl
Author:
Brysac, Shareen Blair
Publisher:
Basic Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Asia - General
Subject:
Asia
Publication Date:
March 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
648
Dimensions:
898x594x186 159

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