Captured in Tibet (Oxford Paperbacks)
Captured in Tibet by Robert Ford, published by Oxford University Press on October 25, 1990, is a compelling account of the author’s experiences during a pivotal moment in Tibetan history. This edition, spanning 288 pages, delves into Ford’s unique perspective as the only Westerner to witness the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950. The narrative explores the impact of the invasion and the subsequent Cultural Revolution on Tibetan culture, including the destruction of monasteries and ancient art, while highlighting the enduring fascination with Tibetan Buddhism and the Middle Way.
Readers will find a detailed recounting of Ford’s time as a radio officer in Tibet, where he was taken captive and held for five years under accusations of espionage and anti-Communist activities. The book presents his reflections on captivity and the efforts of his captors to alter his beliefs. This edition also features a foreword by the Dalai Lama and a postscript by Ford, which updates his story and provides further context to the historical events discussed. The work contributes to the understanding of Tibet’s history and the resilience of its cultural identity amidst political turmoil.
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Although the Chinese invasion of Tibet and the subsequent Communist program of Cultural Revolution forty years ago destroyed most of the monasteries, ancient shrines, and much of Tibetan art, remnants of that ancient civilization–including the tenets of Buddhism and the Middle Way–continue to fascinate the world at large. The fortieth anniversary of the Chinese invasion of Tibet holds great personal significance for Robert Ford, who in 1950 while working as a radio officer for the government of Tibet, was the only Westerner to witness the invasion. The invading Chinese took him captive and held him prisoner until 1955, accusing him of espionage, anti-Communist propaganda, and murder.
First published in 1957, Captured in Tibet recounts Ford’s experiences in bringing radio communications to Tibet. Ford writes movingly of his years in captivity and of his captors’ attempts to reform his thinking. This new edition contains a foreword by Nobel laureate the Dalai Lama and a postscript by Ford which brings the story fully up to date.
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