A Cultural History of Tibet
by David L. Snellgrove, Hugh Richardson
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Drawn from inscriptions and texts among the primary sources of Tibet, India, China and Central Asia, as well as a wealth of secondary sources through the ages and the authors' personal experiences, this is a definitive survey of Tibetan history, religion and its rich, complex culture. Drawn from inscriptions and texts among the primary sources of Tibet, India, China and Central Asia, as well as a wealth of secondary sources through the ages and the authors' personal experiences, this is a show more definitive survey of Tibetan history, religion and its rich, complex show lessTags
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“The civilization of the Tibetan people is disappearing before our very eyes, and apart from a few gentle protests here and there, the rest of the world lets it go without comment and without regret. Many civilizations have declined and disintegrated in the past, but it is rare that one has the opportunity of being an informed witness of such events.” From Preface
Periodicity: Early Kings, Middle Ages, The Yellow Hats
Periodicity: Early Kings, Middle Ages, The Yellow Hats
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