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Exploring the complex history of Tibet, the book delves into its dual reputation for both pacifism and martial strength, as well as enlightenment and cruelty. The author, Patrick French, shares his deep fascination with Tibet, shaped by extensive reading, activism for its freedom, and personal travel experiences. His passion and profound understanding of the region's culture and history permeate the narrative, offering readers an insightful perspective on the unique spiritual leadership of figures like the Dalai Lama.
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Tibet, Tibet, Patrick French
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Tibet, Tibet
- Subtitle
- A Personal History of a Lost Land
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick French
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 325
- ISBN13
- 9781400034178
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Religion & Spirituality, Biographies, Travel, Religious Topics, Religion, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Creative Nonfiction, Travelogues, Buddhism, Asia, China, Tibet
- First published
- 2003
- Original title
- Tibet, Tibet: a Personal History of a Lost Land
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the complex history of Tibet, the book delves into its dual reputation for both pacifism and martial strength, as well as enlightenment and cruelty. The author, Patrick French, shares his deep fascination with Tibet, shaped by extensive reading, activism for its freedom, and personal travel experiences. His passion and profound understanding of the region's culture and history permeate the narrative, offering readers an insightful perspective on the unique spiritual leadership of figures like the Dalai Lama.