Historical Dictionary of Tibet

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Historical Dictionary of Tibet

Dictionaries Asian history

Authors: John Powers, David Templeman

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Collection: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East

Language: English

Published by: Rowman & Littlefield

Published on: 22nd October 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 888 pages

ISBN: 9781538130223


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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