A History of Development of Tibet

An overview of Tibet from its origin to the present day. With maps and charts. The chapters include: the formation of the natural environment of Tibet; the origin of the Tibetan ethnic group; the multi-ethnic development of Tibet; the close relationship between Tibet and the Central Plains in Chinese history; the powerful influence of the culture of the Central Plains on Tibet¡¯s politics, economy, culture and religion; the formation of the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism and the merging of Tibet into China during the Yuan dynasty; the administration of Tibet under the Ming and Qing dynasties and the Republic of China; the Tibetan people's 'heroic struggle against imperialism and feudalism'; 'peaceful liberation and democratic reform'; the realization of ethnic regional autonomy; and, the building of socialism in Tibet.