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

Description: Tournament of Shadows by Shareen Blair Brysac, Karl E. Meyer In this updated edition, the authors reflect on Central Asias history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Asias history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11. Author Biography 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. Long Description 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 Asias history since the end of the Russo-Afghan war, and particularly in the wake of 9/11. Details ISBN0465045766 Author Karl E. Meyer Short Title TOURNAMENT OF SHADOWS Language English ISBN-10 0465045766 ISBN-13 9780465045761 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 958 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Imprint Basic Books Subtitle The Great Game and the Race for Empire in Central Asia Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence NY, US DOI 10.1604/9780465045761 AU Release Date 2006-03-01 NZ Release Date 2006-03-01 UK Release Date 2006-03-01 Pages 704 Publisher Basic Books Audience General Publication Date 2006-03-14 US Release Date 2006-03-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7492055;

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