Sabres on the Steppes - Ure

Sabres on the Steppes. Danger, Diplomacy and Adventure in the Great Game by John Ure. From the blurb: 'Back in the day when 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 his book Shooting Leave, John Ure tells the story of British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists who travelled to make their name in the Great Game.' Hardcover. 283pp.