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Images from the Endgame - by John Tchalenko (Paperback)

Name: Images from the Endgame - by John Tchalenko (Paperback)
Brand: Saqi Books
SKU: 1010985665
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Alexander Ivanovitch Iyas, officer in the Tsar's Lithuanian Regiment, arrived in Persia in 1901.
About the Author: John Tchalenko travelled extensively in Iran as an earthquake geologist, where he first came across the traces of Alexander Iyas who he eventually discovered to be his great-uncle.
246 Pages
Photography, Photoessays & Documentaries

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About the Book

Rare photos from the race to conquer Central Asia.

Book Synopsis

Alexander Ivanovitch Iyas, officer in the Tsar's Lithuanian Regiment, arrived in Persia in 1901. Through his years there he documented places, people, and events in these remarkable photographs for which no other comprehensive collection exists. These photos offer a unique insight into the Great Game--the historical rivalry between Britain and Russia for the domination of Central Asia.

About the Author

John Tchalenko travelled extensively in Iran as an earthquake geologist, where he first came across the traces of Alexander Iyas who he eventually discovered to be his great-uncle. Tchalenko is currently Reader in Drawing and Cognition at the University of the Arts, London.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.98 Inches (H) x 9.4 Inches (W) x .86 Inches (D)

Weight: 3.07 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 246

Genre: Photography

Sub-Genre: Photoessays & Documentaries

Publisher: Saqi Books

Format: Paperback

Author: John Tchalenko

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 2006

TCIN: 1010985665

UPC: 9780863567353

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-1217

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the main focus of this book?

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A: The book features rare photographs documenting the historical rivalry between Britain and Russia in Central Asia.
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Q: What type of photography does the book include?

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A: It includes historical photographs, photoessays, and documentary-style imagery about the Great Game.
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Q: What is the author's background related to the book's subject?

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A: John Tchalenko discovered traces of Iyas while working in Iran, where Iyas documented his observations.
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Q: What notable historical figure does the book document?

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A: The book documents Alexander Ivanovitch Iyas, an officer in the Tsar's Lithuanian Regiment.
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