The Historical Phonology of Tibetan, Burmese, and Chinese, Hardcover - Nathan Hill

DescriptionThe discovery of sound laws by comparing attested languages is the method which has unlocked the history of European languages stretchin...

A systematic exploration of the shared history of Burmese, Chinese, and Tibetan languages. Tracing the history of their pronunciation, this book sh...

This study examines the changing role of Tibetan Buddhism among Han Chinese in contemporary China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It analyzes how Tibetan B...

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Belief in wizard-saints who protect their devotees and intervene in the world is widespread among Burmese Buddhists. The Buddha's Wizards is a hist...

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