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The narrative focuses on a covert 1949-1950 expedition led by Douglas S. Mackiernan, America's first atomic agent, aimed at supporting Tibetan independence just before the Chinese invasion. It explores the tensions between the State Department and the CIA, revealing how missteps by field agents contributed to the events leading to the invasion. The book highlights themes of survival, courage, and intrigue amidst the diverse cultures of inner Asia, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history, complemented by eight pages of black-and-white photographs.
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Into Tibet, Thomas Laird
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2003
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- Titul
- Into Tibet
- Podtitul
- The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Thomas Laird
- Vydavatel
- Grove Atlantic
- Rok vydání
- 2003
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780802139993
- Kategorie
- Umění / Kultura, Dějiny / Historie
- Anotace
- The narrative focuses on a covert 1949-1950 expedition led by Douglas S. Mackiernan, America's first atomic agent, aimed at supporting Tibetan independence just before the Chinese invasion. It explores the tensions between the State Department and the CIA, revealing how missteps by field agents contributed to the events leading to the invasion. The book highlights themes of survival, courage, and intrigue amidst the diverse cultures of inner Asia, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history, complemented by eight pages of black-and-white photographs.