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Himalaya
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Discover the majestic wonder of the Himalayas through this first major history of the region, a compelling narrative brimming with insightful stories of peoples, cultures, and adventures amidst the world's highest mountains. This meticulously researched book unravels the epic saga of communities from Jesuit missionaries to Tibetan Lamas, and from Mongol Khans to Nepali craftsmen. Dive deeper into the intricate exchanges that shaped civilizations, where Armenian merchants traded musk and gold with the Mughals, offering a panoramic view that transcends mere geography. This rich tapestry of history is not only a tale of bravery and ingenuity but also delves into geology, genetics, botany, and art, illuminating the vibrant human spirit found in the Himalayas. Whether you are a lover of mountain literature or a history enthusiast, 'Himalaya' promises to captivate your imagination. Shortlisted for prestigious awards like the 2020 Duff Cooper Prize and the 2021 Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature, this book is an essential addition to any bookshelf. Immerse yourself in this magisterial account and discover the unparalleled depth and breadth of one of the world’s most extraordinary regions.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784704483
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 592
Description:
'Magnificent ... this book is unlikely to be surpassed' Telegraph
This is the first major history of the Himalaya- an epic story of peoples, cultures and adventures among the world's highest mountains.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 DUFF COOPER PRIZE
An epic story of peoples, cultures and adventures among the world's highest mountains- here Jesuit missionaries exchanged technologies with Tibetan Lamas, Mongol Khans employed Nepali craftsmen, Armenian merchants exchanged musk and gold with Mughals.
Featuring scholars and tyrants, bandits and CIA agents, go-betweens and revolutionaries, Himalaya is a panoramic, character-driven history on the grandest but also the most human scale, by far the most comprehensive yet written, encompassing geology and genetics, botany and art, and bursting with stories of courage and resourcefulness.
'Magisterial' The Times
'His observations are sharp...his writing glows' New York Review of Books
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784704483
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 592
Description:
'Magnificent ... this book is unlikely to be surpassed' Telegraph
This is the first major history of the Himalaya- an epic story of peoples, cultures and adventures among the world's highest mountains.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 DUFF COOPER PRIZE
An epic story of peoples, cultures and adventures among the world's highest mountains- here Jesuit missionaries exchanged technologies with Tibetan Lamas, Mongol Khans employed Nepali craftsmen, Armenian merchants exchanged musk and gold with Mughals.
Featuring scholars and tyrants, bandits and CIA agents, go-betweens and revolutionaries, Himalaya is a panoramic, character-driven history on the grandest but also the most human scale, by far the most comprehensive yet written, encompassing geology and genetics, botany and art, and bursting with stories of courage and resourcefulness.
'Magisterial' The Times
'His observations are sharp...his writing glows' New York Review of Books
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE
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