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On Secret Service East Of Constantinople: The Plot To Bring Down The
British Empire By Peter Hopkirk, Historic Book

Under 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. This book has 431 pages and is 15.9 x 2.7 x 24.1 cm
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Under the banner of a Holy War, masterminded in Berlin & unleashed from Constantinople, the Germans & the Turks set out in 1914 to foment violent revolutionary uprisings against the British in India & the Russians in Central Asia. It was a new & more sinister version of the old Great Game, with world domination as its ultimate aim. Here, told in epic detail & for the first time, is the true story behind John Buchan's classic wartime thriller Greenmantle, recounted through the adventures & misadventures of the secret agents & 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. This book has 431 pages & is 15.9 x 2.7 x 24.1 cm

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India - A subcontinent in Asia
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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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