Bibliograph

The dawn of Tibet, the ancient civilization on the roof of the world, John Vincent Bellezza

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The dawn of Tibet, the ancient civilization on the roof of the world, John Vincent Bellezza

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-335) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The dawn of Tibet

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

870098261

Responsibility statement

John Vincent Bellezza

Sub title

the ancient civilization on the roof of the world

Table Of Contents

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

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