The Dragon in the Land of Snows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1947

London: Pimlico, 1999. True first edition, first printing (full number line). Quarto in predominantly green color photo-illus wraps; xxix, 574 pages: illustrations, maps; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Near fine with minor wear to edges and toning to paper stock. Paperback. ISBN: 0712665331; 9780712665339

Considered to be a definitive history of modern Tibet. Pimlico (Series); 334.

Contents: The lull before the storm -- China invades -- Tibet appeals to the UN and the 17-point agreement -- An uneasy co-existence -- The rift -- The revolt -- The flight of the Dalai Lama -- The international response and Tibet at the UN -- Reform and repression -- War in the Himalayas -- Socialist transformation of Tibet -- The Cultural Revolution -- Revolution postponed? -- A road to the new Tibet -- Postscript -- Appendix 1: The 17 point agreement -- Appendix 2: Tibetan spelling.

Politieke situatie. 1900-1999 Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- History -- 20th century. Région autonome du Tibet (Chine) -- Histoire -- 20e siècle. China -- Tibet Autonomous Region. China Tibet