A Ride to Khiva

Travels and Adventures in Central Asia

Auteurs

• Frederick Burnaby

Paramètres

• Pages: 234 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Biographies et réflexions
• Cartes et voyages
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Tourisme / Voyage

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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.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2017
• Reliure: (souple)