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Historical Dictionary of Tibet

by John Powers
. 2012. 794p. 978-0-81086-805-2. 125.
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Powers (History of Propaganda) and Templeman (New Views of Tibetan Culture) open this premier guide to Tibetan culture and history with a reader’s note, indicating the book’s unifying transliteration standard—the Wylie system—and presenting a glossary of phonetic spellings and Wylie equivalents. Preceded by a chronology, a 49-page introduction that is interspersed with subheadings then offers a substantial overview of Tibetan history, culture, and political tensions. Straightforward entries run several paragraphs and cover the historical figures, locations, dynasties, and events contributing to Tibet’s development.
VERDICT While some subject foreknowledge is required to navigate this work, it is the most thorough resource on Tibet now available.
Reviewed by Sue White , Oct 01, 2012
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