Description
- Print length: 383 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 1 August 2001
- Dimensions: 21.34 x 2.03 x 13.72 cm
- ISBN-10: 0195658175
- ISBN-13: 978-0195658170
Availability: In Stock
TRANS-HIMALAYAN CARAVANS(OIP): Merchant Princes and Peasant Traders in Ladakh
SKU: 9780195658170
Original price was: ₹750.00.₹600.00Current price is: ₹600.00.
Discover the rich history of Ladakhi trade in “TRANS-HIMALAYAN CARAVANS” by Agnes Smith. This OIP edition from Oxford University Press unveils the intricate pre-Independence economy of Ladakh, focusing on the vital trans-Himalayan traffic that remained largely undocumented until now. Based on compelling oral evidence and documentary sources from the 17th to 20th centuries, this book brings to life the merchant princes and peasant traders. It goes beyond mere economics, showcasing trade as a human activity deeply woven into the fabric of life. Explore vivid narratives of legendary silk routes and the people who traversed them, making this a brilliant synthesis of oral histories and rigorous analysis. A must-read for history enthusiasts and those fascinated by the Himalayas.
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