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First published in 1906, this Routledge Revivals edition brings back L. Austine Waddell's first-hand account of the British expedition to Lhasa from 1903-1904. Written three years after the mission itself, Waddell's volume provides an unparalleled contemporary British perspective on one of history's most significant expeditions across the Himalayas. The expedition, sometimes referred to as the British Invasion of Tibet, was strategically motivated by concerns over Russian Imperial expansion and potential threats to British interests in India through Tibet. Waddell, drawing on previous experience during a posting at Darjeeling, documents the complex dynamics of the mission and the unexpected Tibetan resistance encountered along the way. This historical text offers invaluable insights into early 20th-century geopolitics, Tibet's relationship with the British Empire, and the cultural and political landscape of the region during this transformative period. The book remains an essential primary source for historians, scholars, and readers interested in British imperial history, Tibetan studies, and the intricate details of the expedition itself.

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Waddell's first-hand account written three years after the 1903-1904 expedition to Lhasa provides authentic contemporary observations.

The volume documents the British expedition's strategic purpose of countering Russian Imperial interests in Tibet and access to India.

Waddell draws on personal experience from a previous Darjeeling posting to provide informed context about Tibetan culture and conditions.

This Routledge Revivals edition restores an important 1906 primary source for military history and British imperial studies.

The text captures the expedition's encounter with unexpected Tibetan resistance and the complex geopolitical tensions of the era.

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Release Date
30 July 2018
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11 July 2018

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