Title:
Bhutan
Subtitle:
The Early History of a Himalayan Kingdom
Authors:
Michael Aris
Publisher:
Aris & Phillips
Pages:
344
Year:
1979
ISBN:
9780856680823
Categories:
Travel/Lands and Culture
Copies:
1 total
Description:
Bhutan: The Early History of a Himalayan Kingdom (1979/1980) by Michael Aris is a comprehensive scholarly study detailing the formation of the Bhutanese state, spanning from earliest records to the 17th-century theocracy. Based on primary Bhutanese sources, the 344-page book covers pre-historic periods, the rise of Buddhism, and the unification, featuring maps, photos, and genealogies.