A History of Modern Tibet, 1913-1951: The Demise of the Lamaist State by Melvyn C. Goldstein - 1991-01-04

University of California Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of California Press,, 1991.. Paperback. Used, very good. Cover has slightest wear, half-inch of lower right corner of pages have a coffee stain otherwise clean, no marks or writing. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.

University of California Press, 1991-06-18. paperback. Used: Good.

Berkeley. 1991. University Of California Press. Reprinted Paperback Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 0520075900. 936 pages. paperback. keywords: Tibet History. FROM THE PUBLISHER - The ‘Tibetan Question,' the nature of Tibet's political status vis-à-vis China, has been the subject of often bitterly competing views while the facts of the issue have not been fully accessible to interested observers. While one faction has argued that Tibet was, in the main, historically independent until it was conquered by the Chinese Communists in 1951 and incorporated into the new Chinese state, the other faction views Tibet as a traditional part of China that split away at the instigation of the British after the fall of the Manchu Dynasty and was later dutifully reunited with ‘New China' in 1951. In contrast, this comprehensive study of modern Tibetan history presents a detailed, non-partisan account of the demise of the Lamaist state. Drawing on a wealth of British, American, and Indian… Read More

University of California Press, 1991-06-17. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8. Softcover. Very Good with minor shelf/age wear. Previous owner name inside. No other markings or writings inside. Clear Text. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

Paperback. Good.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1989. Softcover. NF. Plum and magenta photographic wraps with white lettering on spine. 898 pp. with occasional bw photographs. Presumably the initial volume in a "series" of at least 2 volumes. Very thorough study covering the time from the 13th and 14th (current) Dalai Lamas and the history and politics of the era. With an introduction about Tibetan society at the time as well as very helpful sections of explanations of Romanization and Abbreviations, Glossary of Tibetan Terms, Correct Tibetan Spellings, 3 Appendices, and more.

University of California Press, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 1991. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

University of California Press, 1991-06-18. paperback. Used:Good.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Presents a detailed, non-partisan account of the demise of the Lamaist state. This book examines what happened and why. It balances the traditional focus on international relations with an emphasis on the intricate web of internal affai