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George M. Towle

 
9781330128893: England and Russia in Asia (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Rivalry, empire, and shifting power across Asia—from early trade to Great Game-style strategy.

This detailed historical narrative traces how England built its Indian empire from scattered trading posts to a vast colonial presence, and how Russia pushed its frontier into Central Asia. It blends political maneuvers, wars, and the rise of influential leaders to show how power shifted across the region.


  • How the East India Company grew from a trading venture into political dominance in Hindostan.

  • The clash with rival European powers and the rise of figures who shaped imperial fate, such as Clive and other key players.

  • Russia’s expanding frontier in Central Asia and the strategic value of places like Bokhara, Khokand, and Herat.

  • Geopolitical analysis of why Russia’s actions mattered to British interests and to the broader map of Asia.



Ideal for readers of 19th‑century geopolitics, empire history, and the dynamic struggle between two great powers in Asia.

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