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Historical Dictionary of Tibet (Second edition)

Part of the Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East series
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Historical Dictionary of Tibet, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for Tibetan history, politics, religion, major figures, prehistory and paleontology, with a primary emphasis on the modern period.

It also covers the surrounding areas influenced by Tibetan religion and culture, including India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Central Asia, and Russia. It contains a chronology, a glossary, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography.

The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Tibet.

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Product Details
Rowman & Littlefield
1538130211 / 9781538130216
Hardback
22/12/2020
United States
English
880 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
23 cm
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Previous edition: Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 2012.