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The dawn of Tibet : the ancient civilization on the roof of the world
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- Creator
- John Vincent Bellezza
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- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]
- Physical Details
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- xi, 349 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- ISBNs
- 1442234628, 0810896273, 144223461X, 1322105596, 9780810896277, 9781442234611, 9781442234628
- OCLC
- ocn870098261, ocn890146515
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-335) and index.
- 1. Discovering the first civilization of Tibet -- 2. The great sky realm : the land of Upper Tibet -- 3. Tillers and herders, warriors and saints : the people of Upper Tibet -- 4. From sky to earth : the history of Zhang Zhung -- 5. Touching the sky : the citadels and temples of Zhang Zhung -- 6. Penetrating the earth : the burial grounds of Zhang Zhung -- 7. Flesh, blood, and bones in stone : the artistic treasures of Zhang Zhung -- 8. Father Sky Eagle and Mother Earth Serpent : the religion of Zhang Zhung -- 9. Horned heroes and turquoise maidens : the cultural life of Zhang Zhung -- 10. My ancestors, my gods : Zhang Zhung reigns in contemporary Upper Tibet