ebook img

Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 PDF

464 Pages·2016·11 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 PDF Free - Full Version

by Jianglin Li| 2016| 464 pages| 11| English

About Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959

The Chinese Communist government has twice invoked large-scale military might to crush popular uprisings in capital cities. The second incident-the notorious massacre in Tiananmen Square in 1989-is 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 fate-filled days and why. Her story begins with throngs of Tibetan demonstrators who-fearful that Chinese authorities were planning to abduct the Dalai Lama, their beloved leader-formed 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 long-cherished dream of bringing Tibet under the Communist yoke.Li’s 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.

Detailed Information

Author:Jianglin Li
Publication Year:2016
ISBN:9780674088894
Pages:464
Language:English
File Size:11
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 by Jianglin Li completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 on my mobile device?

After downloading Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 by Jianglin Li. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Tibet in Agony: Lhasa 1959 PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.