Tibet Past and Present

DETAILS : 

• Author : Charles Bell
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
  
• Publication date : 1 January 2024
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9359667900
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789359667904
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Tibet: Past and Present offers a detailed and balanced account of Tibetan history, culture, religion, and society as observed in the early 20th century. The book explores Tibet’s political structure, daily life, customs, and spiritual traditions with rare firsthand insight. It captures a transitional period in Tibetan history before major modern changes. Written with clarity and respect, the work serves as both a historical document and a cultural study. It remains an important reference for readers interested in Himalayan studies and Asian history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Sir Charles Bell was a British diplomat, scholar, and Tibetologist with extensive firsthand experience in Tibet. He served as the British Political Officer in Sikkim and maintained close relations with Tibetan leaders, including the 13th Dalai Lama. Bell was deeply respected for his understanding of Tibetan language, culture, and Buddhism. His writings are valued for their accuracy, empathy, and scholarly depth. He is regarded as one of the most important Western interpreters of Tibet.