T.A. Heathcote is a highly regarded military and imperial historian who specialises in the history of South Asia and has written more than a dozen books.
Tony Heathcote, the author of several distinguished works on the
British military in India, brings a wealth of expertise to this
study of the 'Great Game'. He tells a fascinating story that needs
to be read by anyone who seeks to understand an area that remains,
to this day, strategically vital.
*Gary Sheffield, Professor of War Studies*
Heathcote's impressive archival research and encyclopaedic
understanding of this complex region yields a fascinating narrative
from a long-ignored chapter of Britain's colonial enterprise in
South Asia. For scholars, students and general readers alike, the
story of Balochistan's role in the game of Empire and its colourful
central characters proves engaging, enlightening and--above
all--entertaining.
*Willem Marx, journalist and author of 'Balochistan at a
Crossroads'*
This book comprehensively details the greater Balochistan area, its
place in the strategic Great Game, and the interesting role played
by British officials there. It enhances our understanding of this
still volatile and important region and is a 'must read' for those
wanting to know about Balochistan's history in depth.
*Christopher Snedden, Professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for
Security Studies, Honolulu, and author of 'Understanding Kashmir
and Kashmiris'*
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