Tibet: The Last Months of a Free Nation: India-Tibet Relations (1947-1962) Part 1 by Claude Arpi delves into the political, cultural, and military history of Tibet during its final years as an independent nation. Focusing on the critical period from 1947 to 1962, the book examines the evolving relationship between India and Tibet in the context of the broader geopolitical shifts in Asia, particularly in the wake of India's independence and the rise of Communist China.

Arpi offers an in-depth analysis of Tibet's political situation, the Dalai Lama's role, and the pressures exerted by neighboring China, leading up to the eventual Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959. The author presents a comprehensive account of the historical events, the interactions between Tibet and India, and the strategic significance of this relationship during the Cold War era.