Tibet

Name: Tibet
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SKU: 9781789144024
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A History Between Dream and Nation State

By Paul Christiaan Klieger and P. Christiaan Klieger

Summary

Tibet by Paul Christiaan Klieger offers an insightful exploration into the complex history and cultural dynamics of Tibet. The author delves into the region's ancient traditions, political struggles, and the influence of external forces shaping Tibet's identity. This work provides a comprehensive look at how historical events have carved out the Tibetan way of life we see today.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate history and military aspects of Tibet. It delves deeply into the region's cultural and historical journey, blending scholarly insight with captivating storytelling. This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding how Tibet's unique landscape and heritage have shaped its identity and international standing.

The long history of Tibet, an independent state for much of its 2,500 years.

Description

The history of Tibet has long intrigued the world, as well as the dilemma of its future—will it ever return to independence or will it always remain part of China? Is a 'Tibet outside of Tibet' a viable expression of self-determination? How will the succession of the ageing and revered Dalai Lama affect Tibet and the world?

Tibet makes the case for a fully Tibetan independent state for much of its 2,500-year existence; a great empire from the seventh to ninth centuries. In 1249, it became a territory of the Mongol Empire that annexed China itself in 1279. Tibet reclaimed its independence from China in 1368. The Manchus later exerted their direct influence in Tibetan affairs, but by 1840, Tibet began to resume its independent course until communist China invaded in 1950.

Since that time, Tibetan nationalism has been maintained primarily by over 100,000 refugees living abroad.

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Tibet by Paul Christiaan Klieger is praised for its comprehensive analysis of the intricate and often conflicting narratives surrounding China-Tibet relations, drawing attention to historical and contemporary geopolitical dynamics. The book is highlighted for its detailed and engaging storytelling, capturing the rich history of Tibet through events such as invasions and political intrigues, and is visually enriched by thangka paintings, photographs, and maps.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789144024

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 101 illustrations, 46 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 360

Collections

Asian History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction P. Christiaan Klieger Paul Christiaan Klieger

About the Author

Paul Christiaan Klieger (d. 2019) was an anthropologist specialising in Tibet and Native Hawaiian culture. He is the author of several books on the history of Tibet and the Hawaiian kingdom, including The State of Tibet: A History of a Central Asian Polity (2016) and Kamehameha III (2015).