Civilization of Tibet

Author: (French) Shita'an / Geng Sheng
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Mr. Shita'an has long been engaged in the study of the history of Tibetan culture. His masterpiece is this world-renowned Tibetan Studies classic, The Civilization of Tibet. The book was first published in Paris in 1962 and immediately caused a great sensation in the international Tibetan studies community. The Japanese translation by Etsujiro Tani and Tadashi Shoji was published in Tokyo in 1971, and the English translation by D. Draper was published in London in 1972. A revised second edition was published in Paris in 1982, and an English translation of the revised French second edition was published in the UK in 1992. The Tibetan Academy of Social Sciences privately printed a Chinese translation of the translator in 1985. Through the various translations of this book, readers can glimpse its immense value and its high status in the international Tibetan studies community. Shita'an is one of the most authoritative Tibetan scholars in contemporary France. The Civilization of Tibet is the legacy of the great French Tibetan scholar, Mr. Shita'an. With a macro perspective on the history of Tibetan civilization and a grand cultural historical approach, the author presents the charm of Tibet to us. The entire book provides a thorough, detailed, and insightful discussion of Tibet's geography, population, society, religion, literature, and art, as well as the formation and evolution of Tibetan history. It is the best text for us to understand Tibet, appreciate its charm, and unveil its mysteries today. This book is a classic among the many Tibetan studies works in the world and is the author's meticulous work.