Resistance And Unity: The Chinese Invasion Makchi Shangri Lhagyal And A History Of Tibet [1947-1959]

This book is an important addition to the history of Tibetan opposition to the Chinese takeover of their country. Shangri Lhagyal was one of many Tibetans who refused to cooperate with the Chinese as they tried to substantiate and legitimate their claim to sovereignty over Tibet. He like many others was forced into open opposition as the only honorable option. Although he modestly resisted a leadership role in the Resistance his competence and reputation for integrity led others to choose him as one of the most important Resistance leaders. Although he did not leave an extensive written record several members of his family have admirably filled in the historical record of the events in which he played such an important role. As the editors of this account have emphasized </br></br>it is important for Tibetans as well as the outside world to know the true history of the Tibetan resistance to Chinas forcible imposition of its rule over the formerly independent country.   ”Warren W. Smith author of Tibetan Nation: A History of Tibetan Nationalism and Sino-Tibetan Relations   This book is inspired by H.H. the Dalai Lamas idea that each Tibetan refugee especially the freedom fighters should document their personal experiences to inspire and to keep coming generations of Tibetan well informed about the true history of Tibet. The book deals brilliantly with many minute and significant details of modern Tibetan history lived by ordinary citizens which would have otherwise gone unrecorded and unsung. It is by all means a must-read for the new generation of Tibetans as well as their non-Tibetan supporters.   ”Vijay Kranti author of Dalai Lama: The Soldier of Peace   Resistance and Unity is more than Makchi Shangri Lhagyals personal story.