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100 1 _aYounghusband, Francis Edward, Sir,
_d1863-1942
245 1 0 _aIndia and Tibet :
_bA 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-19
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBritish -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
653 _aIndia -- Foreign relations -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
653 _aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Foreign relations -- India
653 _aLhasa (China)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48996
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