Trespassers On The Roof Of The World Book Review

Realpolitik at work i suppose but i also think it made many people especially the tibetans wonder what all the fuss among westerners over tibet was about in the first place.

Trespassers on the roof of the world book review.

In trespassers on the roof of the world peter hopkirk transports you to the skeleton strewn paths in the frigid oxygen deprived mountains and exposes you to the vertical mountain passes starvation and marauding bandits in the worlds highest deserts. Trespassers on the roof of the world. It s the third of his books that i have read recently since returning from a trip to central asia. Trespassers on the roof of the world.

All in all trespassers on the roof of the world is a great book for anyone interested in learning more about central asia s history and is an entertaining read to boot. For nineteenth century adventures tibet was the prize destination and lhasa its capital situated nearly three miles above sea level was the grandest trophy of all. Realpolitik at work i suppose but i also think it made many people especially the tibetans wonder what all the fuss among westerners over tibet was about in the first place. Review of two books that provide a history of the exploration of tibet and its explorers.

Once again i thoroughly enjoyed this well researched and fascinating book by peter hopkirk. 4 15 rating details 936 ratings 81 reviews. The secret exploration of tibet. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for trespassers on the roof of the world. The secret exploration of tibet by peter hopkirk. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. All in all trespassers on the roof of the world is a great book for anyone interested in learning more about central asia s history and is an entertaining read to boot.