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Ancient Angkor

By Claude Jacques, Michael Freeman

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| Paperback | 9789748225272

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Book Description

The Kmer civilization centred 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 magnificent temples in stone. Their elaborate carvings and intricate architecture amazed the first Europeans Continue

4 Reviews

This book is designed to provide information of Angkor temples during your visit. Since it is to be read outdoor, extra care is needed to avoid damaging the book.
I find this book helpful in two ways. First, it gives detailed description even in small, minor temples. Second, it has plenty of high q ... (continue)

This book is designed to provide information of Angkor temples during your visit. Since it is to be read outdoor, extra care is needed to avoid damaging the book.
I find this book helpful in two ways. First, it gives detailed description even in small, minor temples. Second, it has plenty of high quality photos taken at best moments, which most visitors are unable to do except in the major temples.
However having a guide does not mean everything. One should still spend sometime to have himself submerged in the atmosphere of the temples. In other words, I suggest staying at Angkor for several days such that you can get plenty of time to understand the place in both informational and emotional way.

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Auknife said on Aug 12, 2010 | Add your feedback

Amazing Place!

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無情的書架 said on Mar 20, 2008 | Add your feedback

Motive

I was impressed by the sculpture in Cambodia. So I bought this book at Hotel and wanted to learn more about their culture.

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yenliang said on Sep 9, 2007 | Add your feedback

When I cycling in Angkor, this book did save me from getting lost. So it is PRACTICAL.
But I am not really patient observer, so could not find all the sculptures it has mentioned in Angkorian building. The temple layouts are neat and its suggested visit itinerary is okay, however disappointi ... (continue)

When I cycling in Angkor, this book did save me from getting lost. So it is PRACTICAL.
But I am not really patient observer, so could not find all the sculptures it has mentioned in Angkorian building. The temple layouts are neat and its suggested visit itinerary is okay, however disappointingly, it did not offer enough information in regards to the sculpture and the mythology and the importance of them. So even if you can find the sculptures, still you cannot fully appreciate the complexity of Angkor Wat.
But as if you wanna save a penny from hiring a guide, this book does the trick.

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張小張・Cons said on Sep 8, 2007 | Add your feedback