An Atlas of the Himalayas by a 19th Century Tibetan Lama - A Journey of Discovery

Diana Lange has solved the mysteries of six panoramic maps of 19th c. Tibet and the Himalayas, known as the British Library's Wise Collection. The result is both a spectacular illustrated ethnographic atlas and a unique compendium of knowledge concerning the mid-19th century Tibetan world, as well as a remarkable account of an academic journey of discovery. This large format book is lavishly illustrated in colour and includes four separate large foldout maps.

About the author

Diana Lange, Ph.D. (2008), Humboldt University Berlin, is a Research Associate at that university. Her research is located in Area Studies (Asia) with a specialisation in history of knowledge and exploration, material and visual cultures studies and cultural interactions.

Product details

• Authors: Diana Lange
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.07.2020
• EAN: 9789004414938
• ISBN: 978-90-04-41493-8
• No. of pages: 390
• Dimensions: 302 mm x 304 mm x 32 mm
• Weight: 2864 g
• Series: Brill's Tibetan Studies Librar
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous