The Bokhara Victims

<p>The Bokhara Victims recounts the tragic story of Colonel Charles Stoddart and Captain Arthur Conolly British officers who were imprisoned and eventually executed in Bokhara (present-day Uzbekistan) in the 1840s. Written by John Grover the book details the circumstances surrounding their mission their capture and the brutal conditions of their captivity under the rule of the Emir Nasrullah Khan. </p><p>Based on original accounts and documents this historical narrative sheds light on the political complexities of Central Asia during the Great Game era the perils faced by British envoys in the region and the diplomatic efforts to secure their release. The book serves as a gripping testament to the courage and resilience of Stoddart and Conolly in the face of extreme adversity. It remains a vital historical document for understanding 19th-century British-Central Asian relations. </p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>