In this beautiful photo-essay of the land and people of Bhutan, Nepal and Ladakh, photographer and author Robert Z. Apte brings these ancient lands to life using 144 engaging images, and well researched text on each region. The book identifies the important ecological issues being experienced in each of these kingdoms and highlights the tumultuous changes each society is now experiencing. Three Kingdoms on the Roof of the World is a welcome addition to the literature on the Himalayas.