UID:
almafu_9959241377402883
Format:
1 online resource (363 p.)
ISBN:
0-8108-9627-3
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1-4422-3462-8
Content:
This groundbreaking book reveals the existence of an advanced civilization where none was known before, presenting an entirely new perspective on the culture and history of Tibet. Following clues in ancient texts most considered myth, John Vincent Bellezza treks to the highest reaches of the Tibetan plateau in search of an enigmatic ancient people known as Zhang Zhung. Tracing his epic journeys across lands few Westerners have seen, this book is a compelling window into the most inaccessible reaches of Tibet and a civilization that flourished long before Buddhism took root.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1. Discovering the First Civilization of Tibet; Chapter 2. The Great Sky Realm: The Land of Upper Tibet; Chapter 3. Tillers and Herders, Warriors and Saints: The People of Upper Tibet; Chapter 4. From Sky to Earth: The History of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 5. Touching the Sky: The Citadels and Temples of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 6. Penetrating the Earth: The Burial Grounds of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 7. Flesh, Blood, and Bones in Stone: The Artistic Treasures of Zhang Zhung; Chapter 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent: The Religion of Zhang Zhung
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Chapter 9. Horned Heroes and Turquoise Maidens: The Cultural Life of Zhang ZhungChapter 10. My Ancestors, My Gods: Zhang Zhung Reigns in Contemporary Upper Tibet; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-4422-3461-X
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-322-10559-6
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Electronic books.
