Journey to Lhasa

The Diary of a Spy

Autori

• Sarat Chandra Das

Parametri

Pagine

288pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Avventura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Set in 1874, the story follows Sarat Chandra Das, a skilled civil engineer turned spy for the British Empire in Darjeeling. Tasked with uncovering secrets about the enigmatic and isolated kingdom of Tibet, Das embarks on a mission to gather vital intelligence that could strengthen British influence in South Asia amidst the geopolitical tensions of the Great Game against Russia. The narrative explores themes of espionage, cultural encounters, and the complexities of colonial ambitions.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

(In brossura)