Vintage First Edition 1978 Bhutan Dragon Kingdom In Crisis

by Nari Rustomji

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First edition

Vintage First Edition 1978 Bhutan: The Dragon Kingdom in Crisis by Nari Rustomji. - An insider account of the political turmoil, secret coups, and royal tensions in mid-20th-century Bhutan. It heavily details the April 5, 1964 assassination of Bhutan's Prime Minister, Jigmie Dorji, and the dynastic rivalries surrounding the events. Due to its sensitive nature involving the Wangchuck dynasty, the book has historically faced a banned status within Bhutan itself. - First edition published in 1978 by Oxford University Press. - Black and white illustrations. - 150 pages. - Condition: Dust jacket has some tears and surface wear. Some foxing evident on first pages. Pages otherwise clean with minimal signs of handling.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Year: 1978
• Condition: Good

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