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Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia
"Understanding our world"
2009-10-24
- Reviewed By User: A1QDQ3K7RG3Y0S
The Great Game
Peter Hopkirk
Excellent! A "must read" for all history lovers, war and intelligence tactics students, diplomacy use, etc. The Middle East on the XIX century with all the turmoil between England and Russia. The empires of the time and the struggle for keeping influence, control, and protecting their colonies. Hopkirk, with an amenity not frequently encountered on historic books, keep the reader hooked with the book. Keep a map of Middle East on your side while reading. Strongly recommended!
"Good book but tedious to read"
2009-10-06
- Reviewed By User: AK65G31T21F6R
This is a great book if you want to know about the history of the Central Asian region. The political struggles are still relevant today. However, it is really tedious to read because it is full of facts and names. It's not really a page turner. There's also nothing about modern day Central Asia. If you want to read a great fiction/thriller that accurately captures Uzbekistan's culture and people and presents the region through an entertaining story, read The Opportunists by Yohann de Silva. Here's a link to the book on Amazon: The Opportunists: A Novel
A literary style of writing makes this a fast-paced yet historically packed summary of a long history for the control of south central Asia. The context of this history on current events is absolutely essential and Mr. Hopkirk's knowledge of central Asia combined with his ability as a communicator make this an invaluable resource for that context. The color and sweeping drama make this an enjoyable read with vivid details that bring the history alive. This work is a key component in any central Asian historical study.
"A Worthwhile Reading Endeavor"
2009-07-14
- Reviewed By User: A3A9WDS1AHSKBQ
Without a doubt the most fascinating history-type book I have ever read. The complete story of a part of this world that very few people know anything at all about. It was a remarkable feat to assemble such a wealth of information into one book. And an even greater challenge to write an account that reads more like a novel rather than a boring history book. Plus, it is also incredibly timely. The Game he describes over 500+ pages continues as the US was only recently booted from Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan and our problems in Afghanistan continue. Hope to see some of this myself as I am now planning a trip to Uzbekistan.
"Excellent source of screenwriting material"
2009-07-14
- Reviewed By User: AB4ENC8T4V1IQ
This book is a rich source of material and story ideas for screen writers. Imagine Central Asia in the early 1800s. Add an exotic, primitive place such as Bokhara or Samarkand Start with an opening scene where two, shackled British officers are led out of a dungeon into a square populated with a mixture of humanity Mongols, Russian slaves and Moslem tribesmen all standing, pushing and shoving against each other for a view of whats about to happen. You dont have to wait for long You, the reader can guess the outcome when an executioner steps into the square and unsheathes a large, sharp sword. Now cut to the same two officers readying their horses at a remote fort somewhere near Northern India They talk about their lives, their families and their upcoming adventure, unaware of where the road is leading them One of them starts to talk as they walk out of the gate of the fort If I had knows I would lose my head over this trip, I would have stayed home Its too late now Im committed, we are committed, England is committed the horses walk into an endless desert void You can fill in the rest from here Yup The book is that interesting and never stops
"Unputdownable!"
2009-04-14
- Reviewed By User: A2EAXHFK1P4JR1
Hopkirik is a first class historian and writer; he is in a class by himself as he has managed to fuse the historical with the anecdotal and trivia in a style that makes history read like a thriller. Central Asia and its suitors have been covered like no one else has and one will have to study the testaments left by Connolly and others to home in to specific individual research subjects. The only (strong) regret I have is that each chapter should have had a corresponding map or at least more maps than the book has, to offer a 'real' perspective to the intriguing goings on in that region... this book will have to be read at least twice over to assimilate the detail of the subject... very, very highly recommended. Try and ensure a hardcover copy, a library edition to avoid headaches...
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"Understanding our world"
"Good book but tedious to read"