The Dragon in the Land of Snows

The Dragon in the Land of Snows
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 630
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ISBN-10 : 0231118147
ISBN-13 : 9780231118149
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Book Synopsis The Dragon in the Land of Snows by : Tsering Shakya

Download or read book The Dragon in the Land of Snows written by Tsering Shakya and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of modern Tibet, discussing the efforts of Tibetan leaders to maintain the country's independence in the face of increasing political pressures.


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