TY  - BOOK
AU  - Younghusband,Francis Edward,Sir
TI  - India and Tibet: A history of the relations which have subsisted between the two countries from the time of Warren Hastings to 1910; with a particular account of the mission to Lhasa of 1904
AV  - DS 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - British -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
KW  - India -- Foreign relations -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
KW  - Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Foreign relations -- India
KW  - Lhasa (China)
N1  - Release date is 2015-05-19; Produced by KD Weeks, Steven Gibbs and the Online
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N2  - "India and Tibet" by Sir Francis Edward Younghusband is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the long-standing relationships between India and Tibet, particularly focusing on British efforts to establish diplomatic and commercial ties starting from the time of Warren Hastings up until the early 1900s. It details significant missions to Lhasa, including the pivotal expedition of 1904, and discusses the complex interactions shaped by cultural exchanges, trade, and political dynamics.  The opening of the book introduces the context of Indian-Tibetan relations, elaborating on how Britain’s interest in Tibet intensified following aggression from Bhutanese forces in the 18th century. Younghusband emphasizes Warren Hastings' approach to diplomacy, characterized by humane interactions and attempts to foster trade relations, despite significant obstacles stemming from local politics and the Tibetan inclination towards isolationism. The narrative begins with Bogle's mission in 1774 and sets the stage for a deeper examination of the intricate interplay of diplomacy, cultural misunderstanding, and the continuous struggle for peaceful relations between these two historically linked regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48996
ER  -