Hopkirk, Peter
Trespassers on the Roof of the World: The Race for Lhasa
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719564499
- author:
- Hopkirk, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Murray
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 134 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tibet has long been a source of fascination for outsiders. For centuries, its remote location and Buddhist traditions made it inaccessible to Westerners. In this gripping narrative, Peter Hopkirk recounts the story of how Tibet was opened up to the world in the 19th and 20th centuries. A colourful cast of characters from nine different countries took part in this epic journey, including adventurous young officers, explorers, mountaineers, mystics, and missionaries. Their experiences were marked by danger, uncertainty, and ultimately, tragedy. Among them were three intrepid women who risked everything to reach the sacred city of Lhasa. Hopkirk's account draws on a wealth of historical research to bring this remarkable story to life.
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