History As Propaganda – John Powers

?History as Propaganda provides a scholarly and dispassionate examination of ways in which Chinese and Tibetans project their claims and counterclaims in the international arena. The book should appeal to all those interested in Tibetan affairs.”
-TSERING SHAKYA, author of The Dragon in the Land of Snows
?History as Propaganda is a fascinating study of how historical sources and events are selectively and subjectively interpreted by Chinese propagandists, Tibetan exiles, and Western scholars for the purpose of furthering diametrically opposed political claims. Powers presents well-reasoned arguments that challenge many facile assumptions about Tibet’s complex relationships with successive Chinese administrations. The author’s critical yet balanced approach is destined to ruffle feathers on both sides of the political chasm. This is a must-read for anybody who is interested in Tibet’s political status, and it is a welcome contribution to the literature concerning nationalism, ethnicity, and historical argumentation.?
-GEOFF CHILDS, Washington University in St. Louis
History As Propaganda – John Powers