{"title":"Peter Hopkirk","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Peter Hopkirk, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his captivating narratives on Central Asia and the enigmatic tales of the \"Great Game\". Delve into the tumultuous history and thrilling espionage stories that have shaped our understanding of these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Hopkirk is celebrated for his meticulous research and engaging writing style, bringing to life the fascinating stories of adventurers, archaeologists, and spies. His books transport readers to the mysterious landscapes of Central Asia, offering gripping insights into the historical geopolitical struggles that once played out along the legendary Silk Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeign Devils on the Silk Road\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the daring exploits of those who risked everything to uncover ancient treasures and artefacts buried in the East. In \u003cem\u003eOn Secret Service East of Constantinople\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll journey through the shadowy world of espionage during World War I, where secret agents influenced empires from Constantinople to the Persian frontier. \u003cem\u003eThe Great Game\u003c\/em\u003e narrates the high-stakes rivalry between the British Empire and Tsarist Russia as they vied for supremacy across the wild expanses of Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Peter Hopkirk’s works to discover a captivating blend of history and adventure, each book a vivid portrayal of cultural and political intrigue that continues to resonate with readers and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"foreign-devils-on-the-silk-road-by-peter-hopkirk-9780719564482","title":"Foreign Devils on the Silk Road","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silk Road, which linked imperial Rome and distant China, was once the greatest thoroughfare on earth. Along it travelled precious cargoes of silk, gold and ivory, as well as revolutionary new ideas. Its oasis towns blossomed into thriving centres of Buddhist art and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn time it began to decline. The traffic slowed, the merchants left and finally its towns vanished beneath the desert sands to be forgotten for a thousand years. But legends grew up of lost cities filled with treasures and guarded by demons. In the early years of the last century, foreign explorers began to investigate these legends, and very soon an international race began for the art treasures of the Silk Road. Huge wall paintings, sculptures and priceless manuscripts were carried away, literally by the ton, and are today scattered through the museums of a dozen countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Hopkirk tells the story of the intrepid men who, at great personal risk, led these long-range archaeological raids, incurring the undying wrath of the Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849133019372,"sku":"9780719564482","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4774063482444.jpg?v=1759020932"},{"product_id":"on-secret-service-east-of-constantinople-by-peter-hopkirk-9780719564512","title":"On Secret Service East of Constantinople","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, told in epic detail and for the first time, is the true story behind John Buchan's classic wartime thriller \u003cem\u003eGreenmantle\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849636991212,"sku":"9780719564512","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4774363482444.jpg?v=1759056722"},{"product_id":"the-great-game-by-peter-hopkirk-9780719564475","title":"The Great Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly a century, the two most powerful nations on earth—Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia—fought a secret war in the lonely passes and deserts of Central Asia. Those engaged in this shadowy struggle called it \u003cem\u003eThe Great Game\u003c\/em\u003e, a phrase immortalised in Kipling's \u003cem\u003eKim\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen play first began, the two rival empires lay nearly 2,000 miles apart. By the end, some Russian outposts were within 20 miles of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic book tells the story of \u003cem\u003eThe Great Game\u003c\/em\u003e through the exploits of the young officers, both British and Russian, who risked their lives playing it. Disguised as holy men or native horse-traders, they mapped secret passes, gathered intelligence, and sought the allegiance of powerful khans. Some never returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe violent repercussions of \u003cem\u003eThe Great Game\u003c\/em\u003e are still convulsing Central Asia today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850077753580,"sku":"9780719564475","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4773993482444.jpg?v=1759078802"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-hopkirk.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}