Harris, Joseph, 1982-

Tibet / Joseph Harris. - South Yarra : Macmillian Library, 2010. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. - Global hotspots. . - Global hotspots. .

Includes index.

Always in the news -- A Buddhist kingdom -- Tibet and the great powers -- Independent Tibet, 1912-1950 -- China takes over -- Rebellion against China -- After the rebellion -- Tibetans in exiles -- Tibet autonomous region -- The cultural revolution -- Restoration of order -- Modernisation -- Tibet today.

"Discusses Tibet, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781420275247

LCCN: 2009039776

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social conflicts--China--Tibet.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Tibet (China)--History.
Tibet (China)--Politics and government.
Tibet (China)

LC Class. No.: DS786 / .H334 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 951/.5