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Title: Trespassers on the Roof of the World: The Race for Lhasa
Author: Peter Hopkirk
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: October 1, 2010
ISBN: 978-0192802421
Pages: 304
"Trespassers on the Roof of the World: The Race for Lhasa" by Peter Hopkirk is a captivating account of the exploration and opening up of Tibet, a land shrouded in mystery and inaccessible to outsiders for centuries. The book chronicles the endeavors of Western travelers, hailing from nine different countries, as they attempted to reach Lhasa, the sacred capital of Tibet.
Peter Hopkirk skillfully weaves together a gripping narrative of their exploits, which spanned the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These daring adventurers, including young officers on Great Game missions, explorers, mountaineers, mystics, and missionaries, risked their lives to breach the forbidden borders of Tibet. The story culminates with the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950, marking a tragic turning point in the country's history.
Drawing from extensive research and featuring a colorful cast of characters, "Trespassers on the Roof of the World" offers a fascinating and often harrowing tale of those who trespassed into the hidden realm of Tibet. Their journeys were marked by danger, intrigue, and encounters with the unknown. This book sheds light on the rich history of Tibet and the significant role played by these intrepid travelers in its transformation.
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