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Khmers: History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization (Paperback)
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A fascinating, concise and comprehensive description of ancient
Khmer civilization. The volume outlines the evolution and
development of one of the most splendid and long-lived
civilizations of the entire Asian continent. The narrative and
related images in the volume guide the reader from the birth of the
Khmer civilization, through the first uncertain steps amongst the
small and restless Khmer tribes, forced to endure the rule of
larger and stronger powers, to the birth of the empire and then to
its glory and decadence. A journey six centuries long, interspersed
with great events and dramatic figures, but also with incredible
architectural masterpieces scattered in the forests and countryside
of Cambodia and parts of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, structures for
many centuries almost lost to memory. Presenting both the classic
vision of this civilization and also the latest theories about it,
this volume is aimed at those who wish to learn the essential facts
of Khmer history and culture, stripped of platitudes and romantic
visions, in clear language that both tells a story and includes
incisive anecdotes. AUTHOR: Stefano Vecchia graduated in Japanese
Language and Literature at the University of Turin, and
subsequently earned a diploma in oriental languages and culture at
the Italian Institute for Africa and the East (IsIAO). He has
worked as a professional journalist since 1990, and has divided his
time between journalistic work in Italy and trips to Asia, where he
is currently a correspondent for Italian publications. He has been
chief editor of the magazine Popoli, published in Milan, and has
been the director of the Milanbased magazine Quaderni Asiatici
(Asian Notebooks) and manager of the Asia News agency, the first
Italian agency reporting only on Asian lands and people. Stefano
Vecchia's numerous reports and special photo shoots, published in a
variety of journals, are the result of tireless travel and intense
professional activity. In 2006 he contributed articles about
Japanese and South-East Asian art for "The Great Story of Art"
series, published by the newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore; and in 2007 he
completed guides to Bali and Japan. 210 colour illustrations
General
Imprint: |
White Star
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Country of origin: |
Italy |
Release date: |
March 2012 |
Authors: |
Stefano Vecchia
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Dimensions: |
250 x 225 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-88-544-0689-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
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LSN: |
88-544-0689-9 |
Barcode: |
9788854406896 |
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