A History of Modern Tibet, volume 2: The Calm before the Storm: 1951-1955 (Philip E. Lilienthal Books) by Melvyn C. Goldstein - 2009-04-13

University of California Press. Used - Good. Good condition. Volume 2. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Berkeley: University of California Press, 2007. Softcover. NF. Dutch blue, photographic wraps with white lettering on spine. 8639 pp. with occasional bw photographs. Volume 2 in a "series" of at least 2 volumes published. Very thorough study covering the Sino-Tibetan Agreement, social reform, relations with India, and more 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 Key Persons and Terms, 5 Appendices, and more.

Paperback / softback. New. It is not possible to fully understand contemporary politics between China and the Dalai Lama without understanding what happened - and why - during the 1950s. This work offers an understanding of that key period in midcentury.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Univ of California Pr, 2009. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 676 pages. 9.00x6.25x2.00 inches.

Univ of California Pr, 2009. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 676 pages. 9.00x6.25x2.00 inches.