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Tibet In Agony: Lhasa 1959
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The Chinese Communist Government Has Twice Invoked Largescale Military Might To Crush Popular Uprisings In Capital Cities. The Second Incidentthe Notorious Massacre In Tiananmen Square In 1989Is Well Known. The First, Thirty Years Earlier In Tibet, Remains Little Understood Today. Yet In Wages Of Destruction, Bloodshed, And Trampling Of Human Rights, The Tragic Toll Of March 1959 Surpassed Tiananmen.Tibet In Agony Provides The First Clear Historical Account Of The Chinese Crackdown In Lhasa. Sifting Facts From The Distortions Of Propaganda And Partisan Politics, Jianglin Li Reconstructs A Chronology Of Events That Lays To Rest Lingering Questions About What Happened In Those Fatefilled Days And Why. Her Story Begins With Throngs Of Tibetan Demonstrators Whofearful That Chinese Authorities Were Planning To Abduct The Dalai Lama, Their Beloved Leaderformed A Protective Ring Around His Palace. On The Night Of March 17, He Fled In Disguise, Only To Reemerge In India Weeks Later To Set Up A Government In Exile. But No Peaceful Resolution Awaited Tibet. The Chinese Army Soon Began Shelling Lhasa, Inflicting Thousands Of Casualties And Ravaging Heritage Sites In The Bombardment And The Infantry Onslaught That Followed. Unable To Resist This Show Of Force, The Tibetans Capitulated, Putting Mao Zedong In A Position To Fulfill His Longcherished Dream Of Bringing Tibet Under The Communist Yoke.Lis Extensive Investigation, Including Eyewitness Interviews And Examination Of Classified Government Records, Tells A Gripping Story Of A Crisis Whose Aftershocks Continue To Rattle The Region Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959'? A: The book focuses on the historical account of the Chinese crackdown in Lhasa during March 1959, detailing the events leading up to the uprising and the subsequent military response.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959'? A: The author is Jianglin Li, who provides an extensive investigation into the events of 1959 through eyewitness interviews and classified government records.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959' was published on October 10, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959' contain? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: Is 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959' a new or used book? A: This book is classified as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959' falls under the category of Central Asia.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is published in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What significant historical events does the book discuss? A: The book discusses the military actions taken by the Chinese Communist government in Tibet in 1959, including the shelling of Lhasa and the impact on Tibetan culture and heritage.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959'? A: The book explores themes of human rights, historical accuracy, and the consequences of political oppression.