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Sikkim Requiem for a Himalayan Kingdom

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Andrew Duff's discovery of family connections with Sikkim leads him into uncovering the history of one of the small states caught up in the politics of Empire, eventually subsumed into the Indian nation. The idea of Shangri-La colours our view of the Himalayan nations but beneath the magic and the mystery is a tale of mixed marriage, dwindling national power and helplessness in the face of global events. In revealing this nation's story, Andrew Duff is also revealing the process of change, how contentious borders, nationhood, tribal and religious differences are still at work, fracturing nations and cultures today. ~ Sue Baker

 

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