A Cultural History of Tibet

A Cultural History of Tibet
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000000272264
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Book Synopsis A Cultural History of Tibet by : David L. Snellgrove

Download or read book A Cultural History of Tibet written by David L. Snellgrove and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into three major sections, this comprehensive history covers the early kings, the middle ages, and the Yellow Hats, through to the 20th century. Ample bandw illustrations. A reprint of a revised edition published in 1980 by Prajna Press. (First edition published in 1968 by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson, Ltd.) Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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