The history of Tibet /

In more than 130 articles, key documents, and treaties, this comprehensive, three-volume set presents the history of Tibet, from the pre-tenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. The collection includes articles and extracts from books, never-before published maps and illustrations, and an annotated bibliography of suggested further readings. Bringing together key writings by more than 70 scholars who have shaped the field, including such distinguished names as Hugh Richardson, Giuseppe Tucci, Luciano Petech, Samten Karmay, and Melvyn Goldstein, this set will be valuable for students and specialists of Asian studies.Includes bibliographical references and index.1. The early period: to c. 850 AD: the Yarlung Dynasty2. The medieval period: c. 850-1895: the development of Buddhist paramountcy3. The modern period: 1895-1959: the encounter with modernityIn more than 130 articles, key documents, and treaties, this comprehensive, three-volume set presents the history of Tibet, from the pre-tenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. The collection includes articles and extracts from books, never-before published maps and illustrations, and an annotated bibliography of suggested further readings. Bringing together key writings by more than 70 scholars who have shaped the field, including such distinguished names as Hugh Richardson, Giuseppe Tucci, Luciano Petech, Samten Karmay, and Melvyn Goldstein, this set will be valuable for students and specialists of Asian studies