A Ride to Khiva

Travels and Adventures in Central Asia

Autori

• Frederick Burnaby

Parametri

Pagine

234pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of the 1875 'Great Game,' the story follows a British officer on a perilous mission to Khiva, a secretive Russian city. With tensions rising between the British and Russian Empires over the potential annexation of India, he must uncover whether Khiva is poised to facilitate a Russian invasion. The narrative delves into themes of espionage, imperial ambition, and the treacherous geopolitical landscape of Central Asia during a pivotal historical moment.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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