Tibet's Historical and Cultural Landscape

Chinese Title: 西藏的历史与人文景观
Title: Tibet's Historical and Cultural Landscape
ISBN: 9787119042039
Edition: English
Publishing Date: 2006-09
Author: Wang Qingele & Chen Qingying
Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press
Format: 32mo
Cover: P
Page: 215pp
Spec: 21cm


Introduction:
The age-old history and culture of Tibet have created a unique historical and cultural landscape, one that still flourishes today and whose special magic acts as a magnet to people from all over the world. The aim of this book is to unfold in words and beautiful images that historical and cultural landscape, and in so doing, to explain the inseparable historical ties between Tibet and the rest of China, and the emotional bonds that unite China's Tibetan and Han peoples.

Content:
Chapter 1 Inhabitants of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Ancient Times Prehistoric Tibet and its Cultural Relics
Chapter 2 The Jokhang Temple The Brilliant Tubo Dynasty and the Introduction of Buddhism
Chapter 3 Sites of Guge Kingdom Relics A Period of Separatist Regimes and the Revival of Buddhism in Tibet
Chapter 4 Sakya Monastery Tiet's Incorporation into Chinese Territory and its Continuous Development
Chapter 5 A Multitude of Monasteries Throughout Tibet The Tibetan Policy of the Ming Court
Chapter 6 The Potala Palace tIBET,a Politico-Religious Regime under Central Government Rule
Chapter 7 Turbulent and Eventful Tibet