From mystery to history, William Tyler MBE explores this intriguing region.
The Himalayas was for centuries an area unknown to the West, comprising parts of the modern states of India, Pakistan, China, Bhutan, and Nepal. It is a place full of vibrant cultures and gripping history, conflicting religions and lurking violence.
Although the region may be far away from us, its fascination never fails to excite, from the climbing of Mount Everest to the fabled Shangri-La, and today it has become a potential flashpoint in ‘The New Great Game’, a ‘game’ played out for centuries at the top of the world.
William Tyler MBE has a large following at JW3, he is a freelance educator, lecturer, public speaker, writer and consultant with a main focus on History. He was the Principal of The City Lit, Britain’s largest college of adult education. He was his awarded his MBE for services to education. During lockdown William created a much followed blog for those attending his sessions.
Week 1: 7th October: General Introduction: The Himalayas
Week 2: 14th October: Early History: The Mongols and More
Week 3: 21st October: Western ‘discovery’ of the region
28th October: No class
Week 4: 4th November: British Imperial Expansion
Week 5: 11th November: Sikkim: A Case Study
Week 6: 18th November: Nepal: Gurkhas and More
Week 7: 25th November: On the Fringe: Tibet, 1903 - Present Day
Week 8: 2nd December: The Modernisation of the Region
Week 9: 9th December: The ‘New Great Game’: CIA and More
Week 10: 16th December: Today and Tomorrow, with a study of Kashmir Conflict
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