On Secret Service East of Constantinople
The Plot to Bring Down the British Empire
(Author) Peter HopkirkUnder the banner of a Holy War, masterminded in Berlin and unleashed from Constantinople, the Germans and the Turks set out in 1914 to foment violent revolutionary uprisings against the British in India and the Russians in Central Asia. It was a new and more sinister version of the old Great Game, with world domination as its ultimate aim. Here, told in epic detail and for the first time, is the true story behind John Buchan's classic wartime thriller Greenmantle, recounted through the adventures and misadventures of the secret agents and others who took part in it. It is an ominously topical tale today in view of the continuing turmoil in this volatile region where the Great Game has never really ceased.
Peter Hopkirk
Peter Hopkirk was a British journalist and author known for his gripping historical narratives focused on Central Asia and the Great Game. His most famous work, "The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia," showcases his meticulous research and skillful storytelling, making him a prominent figure in narrative non-fiction.
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