| Description |
240 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Ancient peoples and places |
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Ancient peoples and places (Thames and Hudson)
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| Contents |
Chronological table -- The setting -- Peoples and languages -- The Khmer before history -- Winds of change: the early kingdom period -- The classic Angkor period: from kingdom to empire -- The life and culture of classic Angkor -- The post- classic period: decline and transformation |
| Summary |
"Angkor and the Khmer Civilization presents a concise but complete picture of Khmer cultural history from the Stone Age until the establishment of the French Protectorate in 1863, and is lavishly illustrated with maps, plans, drawings and photographs. Drawing on the latest archaeological research, the book brings to life the extraordinary society and culture of medieval Angkor."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-233) and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-233) and index |
| Subject |
Khmers -- History.
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| SUBJECT |
Angkor (Extinct city) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh91005312
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Cambodia -- Civilization.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh87004768
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| LC no. |
2003100796 |
| ISBN |
0500021171 |
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0500284423 paperback |
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