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The Unknown Soldier: Fighting for Tibet Kindle Edition

by Alan Robertshaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
Spring 1971. As the snows melt on the Tibetan Plateau, the last desperate chapters of a secret and forgotten war unfold. After twenty years of fighting, a few Khampa rebels, with ever dwindling CIA support, are now the only resistance to the Chinese, occupiers of Tibet for twenty years.Eager for adventure, an ex-British soldier known only as Smith is drawn into this alien and fast disappearing world. In constant danger, he and a small band of rebels range across the harsh Tibetan landscape, harrying the Chinese wherever they can.But as a web of intrigue stretching from London to New Delhi, Kathmandu and Lhasa begins to engulf him, Smith comes to realise that the Chinese are not his only enemy. If he is to survive, he must escape from the Land of the Snows. And a young nun is determined to make the journey with him so that her culture will survive in the West.
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  1. Print length
    294 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Accessibility
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  4. Publication date
    21 Jun. 2014
  5. File size
    2.8 MB
  6. Page Flip
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  7. Word Wise
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About the Author

Alan Robertshaw read Law at Leeds University Alan and taught Law in a College in the South of England for four years before taking a Commission in the British Army. Having attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst he served in various parts of the world for sixteen years, retiring with the rank of Major. On leaving the Army he and a friend set up a travel company organising walking and cycling holidays in Britain and Europe, of which he is still a director. Alan has travelled widely and when not writing enjoys mountain biking, walking and skiing. He is married with two grown-up sons and lives in York.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L7NTSA2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ohm Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 21 Jun. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
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  • carol james
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great action packed adventure which kept its momentum from cover ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2014
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    A great action packed adventure which kept its momentum from cover to cover. The excellent description made you feel that you were really in Tibet
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  • Polly
    4.0 out of 5 stars very enjoyable story, well researched
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2016
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    A very enjoyable adventure story. Had a little rte rouble following the change of scene early on but I stuck with it & was pleased I did. The author has done his research very well. Engaging characters & a fast moving plot with exciting ending.
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  • Miranda
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed reading this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2017
    I enjoyed reading this book. It's a real page turner. The book has a very authentic feel, in the descriptions of soldiering and of the Tibetan landscape and culture. I found some of the scenes upsetting, but then the subject matter of the Chinese invasion of Tibet is upsetting. Where Robertshaw writes about something that I know about (like his description of Samye Ling) I can confirm the accuracy of his descriptions. This made me trust him as a writer. I would have given this book 5 stars, but it was a bit too much about soldiering for me. However I would recommend it to anyone interested in Tibet.
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  • Jane Austin
    4.0 out of 5 stars An adventure in the land of snows
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2016
    Smith's journey grips from the outset as he leads a band of Tibetan rebels, still intent on resisting the Chinese. Alan Robertshaw gives us a vivid account of the beautiful and rugged landscape as well as a compelling account of the warriors defending their cause. Smith is prepared to risk all for the people and culture he loves. But things take a different turn when he realises it's not just the Chinese out to get him.
    This tale will engage and intrigue you - a very good read.
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  • marg genoud
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very atmospheric novel as you're immersed in the time ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2015
    A very atmospheric novel as you're immersed in the time and place (1970s Tibet) from start to finish. This adventure story is fast paced and battle scenes are so realistic you're confident the author has experienced similar himself. Characters are well delineated and believable and you'll find yourself willing the 'hero' to succeed in spite of the odds. A very enjoyable read.
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  • Discoverer
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully descriptive prose and a setting that tells its own ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2014
    The Unknown Soldier has everything you could want from a well-written adventure novel - suspense, danger and action straight off the pages of a `boy's-own' story, but with so much more to commend it: three dimensional characters you actually care about, complex relationships, beautifully descriptive prose and a setting that tells its own story on so many levels. All this is coupled with a level of detail and accuracy that only comes with knowing your subject backwards. All of this makes for a truly enjoyable, exciting and inspiring read.
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  • jeremy
    5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2014
    I’d endorse everything Discoverer has written. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I bought it from Amazon to read on my phone and was therefore reading the Kindle version.
    It’s a fast paced novel set in Tibet in the early 1970’s. In general the book follows the adventures of the main protagonist, an ex-soldier, and the genre might be called ‘combat fiction’ if there is such a thing.
    The book is very light and readable. It’s ideal for those who are short of time as it is divided into very short chapters! The reader is quickly drawn in and the story races along. It’s very well-written. Each scene is vividly described and the plot, events and dialogue are thoroughly entertaining and engaging.
    Highly recommended.
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  • Lyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2014
    I really enjoyed reading The Unknown soldier and couldn't wait for each chapter to reveal the plot..
    The author obviously cares about Tibet and the characters he has created. I highly recommend the book
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  • Don
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in Canada on 17 December 2014
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    A rip roaring adventure with some interesting history thrown in.
    Fast paced storyline, interlaced with keen knowledge of all things military, weaponry, Asian cultures and geography.
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