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THE DRAGON IN THE LAND OF SNOWS: A History of Modern Tibet since 1947by Tsering ShakyaThis definitive history of Tibet is based entirely on unpublished primary sources and written by a Western-educated Tibetan author. It shatters the popular perception of Tibet as an isolated Shangri-la unaffected by broader international developments and rises above the simplistic dualism so often encountered in accounts of Tibet's contested recent history. Charting a clear course through the intricacies of the historical record, Tsering Shakya gives a balanced account of Tibet's desperate attempts to maintain her independence and safeguard her cultural identity. "At last, the history of Tibet we have been waiting for. It will irritate both Chinese and Tibetan chauvinists as it explodes their myths, misunderstandings, and propaganda."--Jonathan Mirsky "...will undoubtedly take its place as the indispensable account of modern Tibetan history."--Literary Review | |
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