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Younghusband: The Last Great Imperial Adventurer

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Synopsis

Younghusband: The Last Great Imperial Adventurer is a gripping biography of one of the most extraordinary figures of the British Empire. Francis Younghusband was a soldier, explorer, and diplomat who played a pivotal role in the Great Game, the 19th-century rivalry between Britain and Russia for control of Central Asia. He led a series of daring expeditions into Tibet, including the 1904 expedition that resulted in the signing of the Anglo-Tibetan Treaty. Younghusband was also a gifted writer and photographer, and his accounts of his travels are full of vivid descriptions of the people and places he encountered.

Younghusband: The Last Great Imperial Adventurer

by Patrick French

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	480 pages

About the Author

John Keay is a renowned historian and author of over twenty books on British history, travel, and exploration. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the Royal Geographical Society. Keay's writing is known for its clarity, wit, and deep understanding of his subjects.

Reviews

"John Keay's Younghusband is a magnificent biography of a remarkable man. Keay brings Younghusband to life with all his strengths and weaknesses, his ambitions and his regrets. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire or in the life of one of its most fascinating characters." - Hugh Purcell, author of The Last Days of the Raj

"Keay's Younghusband is a tour de force. He has written a gripping account of a complex and controversial figure, and he has done so with great skill and insight. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism." - David Cannadine, author of The Decline and Fall of the British Empire

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Younghusband: The Last Great Imperial Adventurer

by Patrick French

4.5 out of 5