Gold and Silver Coins of Tibet -- History, Legends, and Evolution

Author: (French) Bouleau
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on Asia, particularly on precious metals in Tibet. Whether in the East or the West, it is a rare publication in this field. Based on research into Western, Russian, and Chinese literature, the book comprehensively explores Western cunning's silver and gold, the history of Tibet's relationships centered around silver and gold with surrounding regions, and the origins and destinations of the Tsar's plunder of gold from Western and Tibetan regions. The book is rich in materials, offers novel perspectives, presents clear arguments, and draws fair conclusions.