"For decades, the United States ran covert operations into Tibet in an attempt to help Tibetan exiles take back their country from the Chinese. These operations have never been disclosed--until now."
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"For decades, the United States ran covert operations into Tibet in an attempt to help Tibetan exiles take back their country from the Chinese. These operations have never been disclosed--until now."
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. For decades, a secret war has been waged over Tibet. Involving the Chinese, Indians, British, Tibetans and Americans, the struggle has been both through diplomatic back channel and the barrel of a gun. Orphans of the Cold Waris a vivid, dramatic and heartbreaking account of that secret war, written by a man who knows the subject better than anyone: a 44-year veteran of the CIA, Kenneth Knaus participated in the planning, direction and execution of America's covert attempts to aid the Tibetan resistance. Knaus's book is an epic tapestry that includes everything from secret UN negotiations to brutal violence in the HimaLayas, with a cast of characters that includes presidents, guerrilla Leaders, diplomats and the Dalai Lama. Full of intrigue, atmosphere and a wealth of rare photographs and illustrations, Orphans of the Cold War is a gripping tale of geopolitics and courage, of faith and abandonment. Combining impeccable historical investigation with the knowledge of someone who was there, it is essential reading for history buffs, fans of good story telling and anyone who hopes to understand Tibet today.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. Book 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.
