num_pages: 303
description: The tragic story of Tibet and the systematic effort to destroy its ancient culture and religion by China, its giant neighbor, since 1950 when Chinese troops took over this peaceful nation.RED STAR OVER TIBET is a remarkably graphic and balanced account of Tibet's agony, written from the personal experiences of the author and his family. This second edition includes new chapters on Tibet during and after the ravages of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.Mr. Norbu writes all of this with admirable restraint and in the words of The Sunday Times, London review "He experienced the old Tibet and the new, before escaping to India, and writes of both with indomitable fairness. Indeed, the first edition of this book was acclaimed all over the world.
language: English
title: Red Star over Tibet
titlecomplete: Red Star over Tibet
genres: History
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Stosius Inc/Advent Books Division