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Language
English
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Book Summary
The Fractured Himalaya: India Tibet China 1949-62 pulls readers into a pivotal chapter of modern history, tracing how India, Tibet, and China steered diplomacy in the years before the 1962 war. This non-fiction work sits at the crossroads of diplomacy, geopolitics, and identity, written for history buffs, students of international relations, and curious readers who want to understand how decisions made decades ago echo in today’s headlines. The tone is thoughtful, educational, and composed, inviting readers to weigh competing viewpoints without sensationalism.
Written by Nirupama Rao, a former Indian Foreign Secretary and ambassador to China, the book blends rigorous scholarship with personal insight. The narrative unfolds through a carefully structured exploration of key years, turning points, and personalities—Jawaharlal Nehru, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, and the 14th Dalai Lama—to reveal how diplomacy, miscalculation, and historical context shaped a fragile boundary. Rao draws on her diplomatic experience to illuminate private conversations, public debates, and the quiet negotiations that defined policy in the subcontinent and the region.
The Fractured Himalaya is written with a clear, readable cadence, weaving narrative scenes with careful analysis. It guides readers through international diplomacy, border negotiations, and Tibet's central but often misunderstood role, presenting key concepts in a way that is accessible to both students and general readers. The pace balances archival detail with human stories, offering a vantage point on how policy evolves when leaders, communities, and boundaries intersect.
Readers gain a nuanced understanding of how past decisions shape present policy, along with a deeper appreciation for the people and pressures that guided diplomacy. The Fractured Himalaya invites you to think critically about leadership, strategy, and the enduring influence of Tibet on Indo-Chinese relations, leaving you with insights that endure beyond the final page.
Product Details
Author
Nirupama Rao
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
640
Language
English
SKU
9780143460121
ISBN
9780143460121
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off