Bhutan by Francoise Pommaret
An up-to-date, in-depth introduction to Bhutanese history, culture and ecology, with a comprehensive itinerary ranging from the major cities to the most remote monasteries. Special sections on selected topics, literary excerpts, and gorgeous photographs make this an essential guide to this remote, pristine mountain kingdom. Shoe-horned into the Grand Himalayas, Bhutan--Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon--is a fiercely independent kingdom that celebrated its centenary in 2008. Isolated, charming, peaceful, and religious, the Bhutanese are a pragmatic, sensitive people who take from the West what will benefit their country and leave the rest. The countryside is pristine, the lifestyle and culture have been preserved for centuries, and the love of life is abundant among the people. Few outsiders know Bhutan as intimately as Francoise Pommaret.
Francoise Pommaret is a French ethno-historian and Director of Research at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). She is one of the world's foremost experts on Bhutanese history and culture. She lives in Thimphu, Bhutan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9789622178786 |
| ISBN 10 | 9622178782 |
| Title | Bhutan |
| Author | Francoise Pommaret |
| Series | Odyssey Illustrated Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Odyssey Books |
| Year published | 2018-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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