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The Bokhara Victims [C. Stoddart and A. Conolly]
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Historical FiguresCentral Asian HistoryGeneral Asia
ISBN13: 9781147185928
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Bokhara Victims recounts the tragic story of Captain Charles Stoddart and Captain Arthur Conolly, two British officers imprisoned and ultimately executed in Bokhara (present-day Uzbekistan) in the 1840s. Drawing upon historical documents and accounts, the book explores the complex political landscape of Central Asia during the Great Game, where British and Russian interests clashed. Stoddart's initial mission to secure a treaty with the Emir of Bokhara was met with suspicion and ultimately led to his incarceration. Conolly, arriving later to attempt Stoddart's release, shared the same fate.
This historical narrative delves into the harsh realities faced by these men, the diplomatic failures that contributed to their demise, and the broader implications for British influence in the region. The Bokhara Victims serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and uncertainties of 19th-century imperial ambitions, providing insight into a pivotal moment in Central Asian history.
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