> Most notably, the Tibetans sacked the capital of the Tang dynasty — one of China's most brilliant in terms of cultural accomplishments — in that dynasty's twi

> Most notably, the Tibetans sacked the capital of the Tang dynasty — one of China's most brilliant in terms of cultural accomplishments — in that dynasty's twilight years. So you're saying Tibetans were a proud, independent people whose strength once even matched that of the famous Tang Empire? I don't think your argument is helping your position...