{"product_id":"tibet-tibet-9780241950388","title":"Tibet Tibet","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eIndia: A Portrait\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick French''s \u003ci\u003eTibet, Tibet: A Personal History of a Lost Land \u003c\/i\u003ehas been acclaimed as the book that showed the real Tibet for the first time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Tibet has long fascinated the West, but what really lies beyond our romantic image of a Buddhist mountain kingdom of peace and spirituality?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Travelling through the country, French meets warrior monks, nomads and a nun secretly fighting Chinese communist rule, but also young Tibetans with a more pragmatic attitude to their situation. Interweaving these encounters with little-known stories of war and turmoil from Tibet''s past, he reveals a more nuanced, fascinating and surprising picture of this complex place than any other book has done. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ''Mixes a compelling subject, magnificent prose and deep understanding'' \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ''Inspired and heartfelt ... shows that Tibet was never the peace-loving paradise so many generations of \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMixes a compelling subject, magnificent prose and deep understanding * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eInspired and heartfelt ... shows that Tibet was never the peace-loving paradise so many generations of well-wishers have longed for it to be * Los Angeles Times *\u003cbr\u003eTibet, Tibet, so good they named it twice ... French is a writer of generous talents * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eFrench has produced something very different from what he calls \"Tibetophile\" literature, something greatly superior in its honesty and lack of false sentiment * Spectator *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping mix of history, travel writing and personal memoir... vividly told. * Observer *\u003cbr\u003eAn accomplished writer and a keen observer (French) reports his findings vividly... French's reporting is excellent and this is an enjoyable and informative tour of Tibet. * The Guardian *\u003cbr\u003eFirst hand accounts of everyday experiences gleaned from close contact with Tibetan priests, politicians and peasants illuminate this moving book of modern day Tibet. * The Times *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733365535063,"sku":"9780241950388","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780241950388.jpg?v=1719999941","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tibet-tibet-9780241950388","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}