The Lhasa Atlas - Traditional Tibetan and similar items

The Lhasa Atlas by Knud Larsen Amund Sinding-Larsen Traditional Tibetan Architecture and Townscape Description *** Was 59.95, now !9.95 !! *** Lhasa, the ancient capital of Tibet, is by far the most impresive of the few surviving traditional Tibetan towns. Among its splendid buildings are the Potala Palace, the traditional seat of the Dalai Lamas, ahd teh Jokhang Temple, the most sacred building of Tibetan Buddhism. The authors started a survey and database of old buildings and townscape in Lhasa for two reasons: first, to add to the accumulated knowledge of the old town, and, second, to provide clear information for the overall planning and management of the old town. The Lhasa Atlas focuses on the topography, environment, historical development, buildings, and townscape of Old Lhasa. This books wide range of illustrations includes 25 new maps never before published, satellite photographs, historical maps and photographs, watercolors, information on old buildings, and many new photographs in color. First Shambhala Edition, hardcover with dust cover, tight binding, bright glossy pages. 180 pages 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" ISBN 0-385-00952-6 1-57062-867-x Shambhala, Boston, 2001 25% of the profit of each order goes to Kiva.org. Kiva empowers individuals to lend to an entrepreneur across the globe. By combining microfinance with the internet, Kiva is creating a global community of people connected through lending. Thank you for visiting Thunderbird Books and Music Shipping Terms: Combined shipping is available for multiple orders. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Click here to bookmark the a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/tbird77" href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/tbird77" title="Thunderbird Books Home Page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" "="" Thunderbird Books Home Page