A group of young monks, their robes a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stone’s throw away, rice paddies and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees
The Khmer civilization centered on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia. Between the 8th and the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu and Buddhist kings created magnifi
Footprintfocus Angkor Wat covers all the unmissable sights within this spectacular and gargantuan complex, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides trusted recommendations as well as fa
When this book was published a century ago, the French, through the l' Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient, were responsible for the temples of Angkor and its environs. At that time, the temples were mag
The lost civilization of Angkor left no written records, leaving only ancient stones to tell the tale. The Story of Angkor exposes the history of this once-mighty Southeast Asian empire through the se
The French travel writer and exotic novelist Pierre Loti (1850-1923), in his day the youngest member elected to the Academie Francaise, had dreamt of visiting the ruins of Angkor when, as a child, he
The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars and visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-19th century. The beauty and multiplicity of the sculptures that adorn its temples an
The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars and visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-19th century. All are wonderstruck by the beauty and multiplicity of the sculptures t
Angkor, Cambodia is the largest religious site in the world. Built on a massive scale over a period stretching from the eighth to the 13th century, constantly evolving and changing, its structures hav
"Angkor Icon" is a delightful pocket-sized souvenir of this memorable site by well-known author-photographer Michael Freeman. Michael, who has had a long association with Angkor and Cambodia, explores
A great deal is now known about the brilliant Khmer civilization that flourished among the monsoon forests and rice paddies of mainland Southeast Asia, thanks to the pioneering work of French scholars
This is the first novel by award-winning Washington Post journalist John Burgess. A Woman of Angkor is historically accurate and a very imaginative telling of the history of World Heritage site Angko
Eyewitness Travel Guide: Vietnam & Angkor Wat is your must-have companion to this beautiful part of the world. Vietnam opened its doors to tourists in the late 1980s and its appeal has grown e
Angkor Wat and nearby monuments including Banteay Srei, Preah Vihear, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and the royal terrace at Angkor Thom are featured in a handsome oversize (10.25x13.5) edition. Five specialists
Moon Travel Guides: The Trip of a LifetimeThe ancient temples at Angkor Wat are unlike anything else on earth. Step back in time with Moon Angkor Wat.Strategic itineraries, ranging from one to three
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and s
Includes cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, and street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Vietnam and Angkor Wat. This book is packed with photograp
This synthesis of the latest archaeological discoveries in Southeast Asia begins with the early hunter gatherers and concludes with the early states, with particular reference to Angkor. There has bee
This volume reports on the initial settlement of Ban Non Wat and represents a further step towards illuminating the prehistoric societies of the upper Mun Valley during the two millennia of cultural c
Ban Non Wat is one of the many moated and banked settlements in Thailand's upper Mon Valley that are remains of structures that predated the current civilization there. This volume introduces the resu
