Stewart, Gordon T. 1945-

Journeys to empire : enlightenment, imperialism, and the British encounter with Tibet, 1774-1904 / Gordon T. Stewart. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xiv, 280 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-275) and index.

An enlightenment narrative, 1774 -- Wives, concubines and "domestic arrangements" -- Imperial eyes in "the golden territories" -- Enter Younghusband -- From enlightenment to empire -- Tibet lessons.

9780521515023 (alk. paper) 9780521761338

2009005582

GBA947470 bnb

015181243 Uk


Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir, 1863-1942.
Bogle, George, 1746-1781.


Journey-Tibet


Great Britain--Foreign relations--China--Tibet Autonomous Region.
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)--Foreign relations--Great Britain.
Great Britain--Colonies.

327.41 / STE