The history of Bhutan

In 2008, Bhutan triumphantly took the stage as the worldÕs youngest democracy. But despite its growing prominenceÑand rising scholarly interest in the countryÑBhutan remains one of the least studied, and least well-known places on the planet.

Karma PhuntshoÕs The History of Bhutan is the first book to offer a comprehensive history of Bhutan in English. Along with a detailed social and political analysis, it offers substantive discussions of BhutanÕs geography and culture; the result is the clearest, richest account of this nation and its history ever published for general readers.

A 2015 Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title Award Winner