Grand, sweeping, gripping narrative history at its best: an anecdotal, character-driven account of the race for empire in Asia that supersedes Peter Hopkirk's classic THE GREAT GAME
Meyer examines the Asian heartland blending scholarship with reportage, and providing details about regions and peoples of urgent concern to America. It offers a complex tapestry of a region where empires have so often come to grief - a cautionary tale for the US and its allies.
A collection of 30 poster photographs of wild animals, which emphasize their nature. On the back of each poster, children can find a map indicating where the animal lives, along with information on how it relates to its habitat, interesting historical facts and lore, as well as a description of what the animal is doing in the photograph.