The Search for the Panchen Lama by Isabel Hilton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Search for the Panchen Lama by Isabel Hilton In this "chilling picture of the brutality of Chinese repression in Tibet" ("Wall Street Journal"), Hilton relates the 1995 kidnap and disappearance of a seven-year-old Tibetan boy believed to the the 11th incarnation of the Panchen Lama. 21 photos. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In May 1995, a seven-year-old Tibetan boy and his family were taken from their home by Chinese security forces. They have not been seen since. The boy's devotees believe him to be the eleventh incarnation of the Panchen Lama, the second most important incarnation in the Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy. Isabel Hilton tells the gripping inside story of how this child became the pawn in a battle between the Chinese regime and Tibet's exiled religious leader, the Dalai Lama. In revealing the political intrigue that accompanied the race to choose and enthrone the eleventh Panchen Lama, Hilton "clarifies a great deal about the nature of Tibetan culture and history and the complexities of Tibet's relationship with China" (New York Times). "Lively and vastly entertaining.... Hilton has seen-and participated in-one of the final moments of a lost Tibet."-Boston Sunday Globe "Riveting ....captures the panoramic scope of a remarkable story.... The ending is heartbreaking."-Los Angeles Times " A]n outstanding book, well-researched, lively, scholarly, humorous, sympathetic, and eminently readable."-The Tablet " A]n important book, a work of impeccable scholarship, erudition and great personal courage."-Literary Review " A] crash course in Tibetan history and affairs in addition to a rattling good story."-The Spectator "Hilton's excellent new book is a cool and intelligent explanation of the political intricacies surrounding the Panchen Lama."-The Observer Author Biography Isabel Hilton is an international print and broadcast journalist and a well-known commentator on Chinese affairs. She lives in London. Details ISBN0393321673 Author Isabel Hilton Short Title SEARCH FOR THE PANCHEN LAMA Pages 335 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Language English ISBN-10 0393321673 ISBN-13 9780393321678 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-06-30 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780393321678 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2001-06-22 NZ Release Date 2001-06-22 US Release Date 2001-06-22 UK Release Date 2001-06-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7253875;

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