Why Tibetan monks are setting themselves on fireSince the 2008 uprising; nearly 150 Tibetan monks have set fire to themselves in protest at the Chinese occupation of their country. Most have died from their injuries. Author Tsering Woeser is a prominent voice of the Tibetan movement; and one of the few Tibetan authors to write in Chinese. Her stirring acts of resistance have led to her house arrest; where she remains under close surveillance to this day. Tibet On Fire is her account of the oppression Tibetans face and the ideals driving those who resist; both the self-immolators and other Tibetans like herself.With a cover image designed by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei; Tibet on Fire is angry and cogent: a clarion call for the world to take action.
#931596 in Books Osprey 2013-11-19 2013-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.88 x .23 x 7.24l; .55 #File Name: 178200362280 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well Done!By SteinerNever studied this era much; but picked it up to have all the titles in the Combat Series. I think it is well written and researched; and would recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Jonathan B. Wildergreat0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John William LewisAn excellent addition to the series.
