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Tibet, Tibet: A Personal History Of A Lost Land
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When Patrick French Was A Teenager, The Dalai Lama Visited His School In Northern England. Fascinated By This Exotic Apparition, French Began What Was To Become A Lifelong Quest To Understand Tibet, The Myth And The Fact. He Would Immerse Himself In The History, Travel As The Guest Of Ordinary Tibetansnuns, Nomads, And Exilesand Organize Free Tibet Activists From An Office In London. Now He Gives Us A Kaleidoscopic Account Of That Journey.Part Memoir, Part Travel Book, Part History, Tibet, Tibet Ventures Beyond Our Worldweary Fantasies To Discover The Truth Behind A Cultures Struggle For Survival. In Frenchs Narrative, A Land Adored For Peaceful Spirituality Reveals Its Surprising Early History Of Fierce Warmaking. Here As Well Are The Centuriesold Legends Of How Tibetan Diplomats Maneuvered Deftly At The Chinese Court, Legends That Inform To This Day Each Peoples View Of The Other. A Perennial Vassal State, Tibet Nevertheless Managed To Preserve Its Distinctive Culture For Centuriesuntil The Twentieth, When Everything Was Destroyed With Devastating Speed By Maos Overwhelming Forces.Today, As Chinese Tourists Take Snapshots And Buy Kitsch At Tibetan Monasteries, Young Nuns Quietly Continue The Underground Fight Against Communist Rule. In Dharamsala, Over Cappuccino, Exiled Monks Pitch Their Cause To Western Pilgrims Decked Out In Gaudy Robes. Tibetans Recall The Terrible Days Of The Great Leap Forward And Eagerly Ask French For News Of The Dalai Lama. In The Presence Of This Internationally Revered Spiritual And Political Leader, French Retains A Measure Of His Youthful Amazement, But Finally, Inescapably, He Comes To Disturbing Conclusions About His Holinesss Role In His Peoples Collective Tragedy.With Immense Learning And A Clear But Compassionate Eye, Patrick French Gives Us A Sober New Understanding Of A Cultures Senseless Catastrophe And Allows Us To See What Realistically Canand Cannotbe Done To Alleviate It.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tibet, Tibet: A Personal History of a Lost Land'? A: The book explores the author's journey to understand Tibet's culture, history, and the impact of Chinese rule on the Tibetan people.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Patrick French, a writer and historian with a deep interest in Tibetan culture.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is a blend of memoir, travel writing, and historical narrative.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Tibet, Tibet' published? A: The book was published on October 14, 2003.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Tibetan culture, its history, and the ongoing struggle for its identity.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in Tibet, its history, and social issues related to its culture.
- Q: What condition is the used book listed in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.