{"title":"Melvyn C. Goldstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Melvyn C. Goldstein, a renowned scholar in Tibetan studies. His books offer a deep dive into the rich history and intricate political landscape of Tibet. Among his notable works, \u003cem\u003eA History of Modern Tibet, Volume 3\u003c\/em\u003e continues to provide an authoritative account of Tibet's evolution through contemporary times. Another significant title, \u003cem\u003eThe Snow Lion and the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the complex Sino-Tibetan relations and the geopolitical interplay with clarity and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldstein's works are essential for anyone interested in History \u0026amp; Military categories, offering detailed narratives that bring the fascinating history and culture of Tibet to life. His thorough research and engaging writing style make these books a valuable addition to your collection. Whether you are a scholar or a curious reader, Melvyn C. Goldstein's books offer a profound understanding of Tibet's tumultuous yet captivating history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-modern-tibet-volume-3-by-melvyn-c-goldstein-9780520276512","title":"A History of Modern Tibet, Volume 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not possible to fully understand contemporary politics between China and the Dalai Lama without understanding what happened in the 1950s. The third volume in Melvyn Goldstein's History of Modern Tibet series, \u003cem\u003eThe Calm before the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the critical years of 1955 through 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, the Preparatory Committee for a Tibet Autonomous Region was inaugurated in Lhasa, and a major Tibetan uprising occurred in Sichuan Province. Jenkhentsisum, a Tibetan anti-communist émigré group, emerged as an important player with secret links to Indian Intelligence, the Dalai Lama's Lord Chamberlain, the United States, and Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibet, Fan Ming, the acting head of the CCP's office in Lhasa, launched the \"Great Expansion,\" which recruited many thousands of Han Cadres to Lhasa in preparation for beginning democratic reforms, only to be stopped decisively by Mao Zedong's \"Great Contraction\" which sent them back to China and ended talk of reforms in Tibet for the foreseeable future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Volume III, Goldstein draws on never-before-seen Chinese government documents, published and unpublished memoirs and diaries, and invaluable in-depth interviews with important Chinese and Tibetan participants, including the Dalai Lama, to offer a new level of insight into the events and principal players of the time. Goldstein corrects factual errors and misleading stereotypes in the history and uncovers heretofore unknown information on the period to reveal in depth a nuanced portrait of Sino-Tibetan relations that goes far beyond anything previously imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000523145452,"sku":"9780520276512","price":161.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5985453482373.jpg?v=1763280971"},{"product_id":"the-snow-lion-and-the-dragon-by-melvyn-c-goldstein-9780520219519","title":"The Snow Lion and the Dragon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTensions over the political status of Tibet are escalating every day. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the history of the conflict? Can the two sides come to an acceptable compromise? In this thoughtful analysis, distinguished professor and longtime Tibet analyst Melvyn C. Goldstein presents a balanced view of the conflict as well as a proposal for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClearly written and carefully argued, \u003cem\u003eThe Snow Lion and the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e will become the source for anyone seeking to understand the \"Tibet Question\" during this dangerous turning point in its turbulent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000817828076,"sku":"9780520219519","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5415523482373.jpg?v=1763307053"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/melvyn-c-goldstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}