Books in the Peoples of Asia series

This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Tibet, its culture and history. * A clear and comprehensive overview of Tibet, its culture and history. * Responds to current interest in Tibet due to continuing publicity about Chinese rule and growing interest in Tibetan Buddhism.

* A history from the origins of the Manchus to the murder of the former last Manchu emperor by the guards of the people who ruled China from 1685 to 1912 * Explains how the Manchus achieved their empire and what the consequences were for themselves and their subjects.

In the 1960s and 70s Afghanistan was depicted in the media as the romantic haven of nomads and a resort for hashish-smoking hippies; in the 80s it was seen as a country where brave warriors fought against the 'evil' Soviet empire, and in the 90s redrawn as a semi-feudal land ruled by warlords and Islamic fundamentalists.