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The History of Bhutan

by Karma Phuntsho · 2013

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By far the most comprehensive and best history of Bhutan in the English language.

Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
BuddhismBuddhismMore like thisLess of this
Setting
AsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of thisBhutanBhutanMore like thisLess of thisTibetTibetMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 704 pages

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