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Chieftains, Lamas, and Warriors: A History of Kham 1904–1961 explores the region of Kham, situated between Central Tibet and China. By highlighting Kham's pivotal role in Sino-Tibetan relations and frontier dynamics, this book challenges the traditional focus of scholarly research that treat Kham as a mere transit point. Yudru Tsomu argues for the significance of frontier regions in shaping historical narratives and power structures. Tsomu explores how Kham forged its own identity amidst the assimilation pressures exerted by Central Tibet and China. Supported by a wealth of original sources in Chinese, Tibetan, and Western languages-including previously untapped personal and archival collections in China-this book offers a compelling reassessment of Kham's historical agency and significance.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2. Political Turmoil and the First Boundary Dispute Between Sichuan (Kham) and Central Tibet (1911–13)
Chapter 3. The Second Boundary Dispute and the Eastward Advance of Tibetan Troops (1914–1918)
Chapter 4. Internal Conflicts
Chapter 5. Kham: The Struggle for Hegemony
Chapter 6. Lamas, Warlords, and Nationalists
Chapter 7. Kham Under Warlord Rule (1935–1949) and the Establishment of Xikang Province
Chapter 8. The Communist Ascendancy
Chapter 9. Red Star over Kham: Democratic Reforms (1956-1960)
Chapter 10. Red Star over Kham: Occurrence and Suppression of Revolts
Product details
| Published | 11 Nov 2024 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 476 |
| ISBN | 9781666958997 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 3 maps; 7 tables |
| Dimensions | 229 x 152 mm |
| Series | Studies in Modern Tibetan Culture |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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