India and Tibet by Sir Francis Edward Younghusband
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About this eBook
| Author | Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir, 1863-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 11001717 |
| Title |
India and Tibet A history of the relations which have subsisted between the two countries from the time of Warren Hastings to 1910; with a particular account of the mission to Lhasa of 1904 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "India and Tibet" by Sir Francis Edward Younghusband is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the long-standing relationships between India and Tibet, particularly focusing on British efforts to establish diplomatic and commercial ties starting from the time of Warren Hastings up until the early 1900s. It details significant missions to Lhasa, including the pivotal expedition of 1904, and discusses the complex interactions shaped by cultural exchanges, trade, and political dynamics. The opening of the book introduces the context of Indian-Tibetan relations, elaborating on how Britain’s interest in Tibet intensified following aggression from Bhutanese forces in the 18th century. Younghusband emphasizes Warren Hastings' approach to diplomacy, characterized by humane interactions and attempts to foster trade relations, despite significant obstacles stemming from local politics and the Tibetan inclination towards isolationism. The narrative begins with Bogle's mission in 1774 and sets the stage for a deeper examination of the intricate interplay of diplomacy, cultural misunderstanding, and the continuous struggle for peaceful relations between these two historically linked regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | British -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Subject | India -- Foreign relations -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Subject | Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Foreign relations -- India |
| Subject | Lhasa (China) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48996 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 150 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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