Angkor and the Khmer Civilization (Paperback, New edition)

Anyone that is packing their bags and heading to Cambodia should be sure to leave space for a copy of Michael Coe's excellent guide. His informative, concise exploration of the Khmer empire serves both as a perfect practical handbook to have to hand while visiting the monuments - including a few off the beaten track - and also a book to dwell on at greater length. The book is packed with illustrations, but it does seem a great shame to only have 8 pages of colour. Still, this is fascinating, brilliantly-researched and presented history that should find a place on the bookshelves of anyone with a real interest in Angkor Wat and Cambodia's other architectural treasures. (Kirkus UK)

The Classic-period kings ruled over the Khmer empire from AD 802 for more than five centuries, and this book, newly available in paperback, examines the massive architectural achievements of this period, including the huge capital city of Angkor, with the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure. It also draws attention to the imperial road system that bound together the region's provincial centres. The gigantic hydraulic system, still a source of controversy, is believed by many to have provided the agricultural basis of Angkor's grandeur and power, and its nature and function are discussed here. The final chapter describes the Post-Classic period that set the stage for the entry of the Khmer into the modern era.

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Ancient Peoples and Places
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	Michael D. Coe
Dimensions:	241 x 162 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-28442-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-500-28442-3
Barcode:	9780500284421

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