tibet (china)

The story of the ancient isolated civilization invaded by China in 1950.

Provides information about Tibet, a political hotspot, and depicts its struggle for independence from China. Discusses its history, religion, society, ruling classes, rebellions, and revolutions. Includes color photographs and an index.

A monk flees from Tibet to Nepal with the help of a little dog named Moon.

The author, a professional photographer, describes the beauty of Tibet and its people, and shows a culture that is in danger of being lost forever.

An unlikely group of outcasts dash across the remote northern reaches of the Tibetan plateau, summoned by the news that a venerated school teacher has been murdered and an ancient lama is missing.

Text and photographs describe the lifestyle and traditions of the Tibetan people. Includes writings and black-and-white photographs from Alexandra David-N?eel, a female traveler who explored Tibet at the beginning of the twentieth century, as well as contemporary color photographs.