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Islamic Shangri-La transports readers to the heart of the
Himalayas as it traces the rise of the Tibetan Muslim community
from the 17th century to the present. Radically altering popular
interpretations that have portrayed Tibet as isolated and
monolithically Buddhist, David Atwill's vibrant account
demonstrates how truly cosmopolitan Tibetan society was by
highlighting the hybrid influences and internal diversity of Tibet.
In its exploration of the Tibetan Muslim experience, this book
presents an unparalleled perspective of Tibet's standing during the
rise of post–World War II Asia.