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John Keay
Mountain Exploration
Cultural History
Geopolitical Insights
Environmental Challenges
Travel Adventures
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
432
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Is A Non-Fiction Narrative History And Geographical Exploration Of A Great Mountain Range. The Central Theme Traces How Geography Shapes Civilizations: How Buddhist And Other Cultural Currents, Along With Ongoing Geopolitics, Leave Their Mark Across This Vast Landscape. The Intended Reader Is Curious Adults And Travelers Who Love History, Geography, And Environmental Storytelling. The Tone Is Contemplative, Adventurous, And Urgent As It Examines The RegionโS Present-Day Crises.
The Book Blends Historical Storytelling With Vivid Geographic Description, Grounding Episodes In Places, Routes, And Epochs. It Unfolds Like A Living Biography Of A Region In Flux, Guiding Readers Through Ancient Empires, Trade Networks, And Contemporary Debates. Rich Maps, Archival References, And Careful Sourcing Create An Immersive Reading Experience That Feels Both Scholarly And Accessible.
As It Traverses Cultures, The Work Reveals How Climate And Terrain Shape Culture And Livelihood, From Summers Of Avalanches To Winters That Obscure Trails. It Highlights Environmental Challenges TodayโGlaciers Retreat, Ecosystems ShiftโAnd Shows How Explorers, Traders, And Scholars Confronted These Forces. The Reading Experience Is Immersive, Balancing Rigorous Analysis With Evocative Prose That Invites Reflection.
After Finishing, Readers Gain A Nuanced Perspective On Why This Remote Region Matters To Global History, Science, And Culture. It Fosters Curiosity About Earth's Grand Landscapes, Invites Thoughtful Reflection On Climate Resilience, And Leaves A Lasting Impression Of Awe And Responsibility For Our PlanetโS Future.
Product Details
Author
John Keay
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Number of Pages
432
Language
English
SKU
BK0526041
ISBN
9781408891155
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
24.1 x 4.2 x 16.5 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 1,299
โน 975
โน 324 Off