Sabres on the Steppes: Danger, Diplomacy and Adventure in the Great Game

Author: John Ure Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 340 Back in the day when men were men and Britain ruled the world, the two great world powers went head to head over control of central Asia - from the Caucasus to Kabul. This was the stage of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and reckless adventure. Following on from the derring do of Shooting Leave, John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists...Read more