Buy this book on-line Knaus, John Kenneth : Orphans of the Cold War : America and the Tibetan Struggle for SurvivalPublic Affairs, New York, 1999 ISBN 1891620185
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). A history of the secret 'Cold War' struggle of Tibet to preserve its culture and regain its independence after Red China's 1950s invasion and takeover, detailing the shadowy role of the CIA in supporting a growing Buddhist insurgency against the Chinese, the repercussions throughout the region, the role of the Dalai Lama and his flight from communism, much more - offering an intimate view into the 'Great Game' of the superpowers there as well as Tibet today and its likely future. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, notes, bibliography, indexed, 398pp. Text shows light pencil markings. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Knaus, John Kenneth : Orphans of the Cold War : America and the Tibetan Struggle for Survival. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, antiquarian books, libri antichi, first editions and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |