Tibet - 9781502675934

Tibet is a region of China, but it has its own unique culture, which readers explore in this detailed look at one of the world’s most fascinating places. The comprehensive text highlights the mountains that give Tibet its title as the “Roof of the World,” the spiritual beliefs that have shaped Tibetan life for centuries, and the historical and current events that have played a part in the development of this region’s way of life. As readers access focused chapters of detailed text, they also are presented with stunning photographs, informative sidebars and fact boxes, and helpful maps.