Harrer, Heinrich
Return to Tibet
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753808047
- author:
- Harrer, Heinrich
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Return to Tibet: Tibet After the Chinese Occupation Thirty years after his first visit, Heinrich Harrer returns to Tibet, revealing a stark contrast to the idyllic existence he once described. The Chinese occupation has left its mark on this ancient civilization, and Harrer recounts the devastating impact it has had. Harrer's account provides a poignant insight into the struggles of the Tibetan people under foreign rule. With unflinching honesty, he describes the attempts made by the Chinese to destroy this unique culture. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of cultural identity and the human cost of occupation.
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