Himalaya: An epic story of peoples, cultures, and adventures in the world's highest mountains. This book is the first major history of the Himalayas, highlighting the exchange of technologies between Jesuit missionaries and Tibetan Lamas, the employment of Nepalese artisans by Mongol Khans, and the exchange of musk and gold between Armenian traders and Mughals. It presents a panoramic and character-driven history, including geology, genetics, botany, and art, filled with stories of bravery and ingenuity.
With 592 pages, dimensions 12.8x12.8cm, it is a rare exploration of the human world in the Himalayas.
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- Vintage Publishing
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- General History
- Theme
- World History
- Language
- English
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- Soft
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- ISBN-13
- 9781784704483
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