Chieftains, Lamas, and Warriors: A History of Kham, 1904-1961 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781666959017)

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.

Author: Yudru Tsomu
ISBN-10: 1666959014
ISBN-13: 9781666959017
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2026
Pages: 442
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d