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Himalaya: A Human History Ed Douglas Vintage

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...

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...

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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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Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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Type
General History
Theme
World History
Language
English
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Cover
Soft
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ISBN-13
9781784704483

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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.

Manufacturer

Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
General History
Theme
World History
Language
English
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
-
Release Date
-
Publication Date
-
Dimensions
-
ISBN-13
9781784704483

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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