This work features: ten new temple sites, an additional 180 pages with 86 new colour images; a foreword by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia; extensive accounts of temples and pre-Angkor sites; profiles the Phnom Penh National Museum; the hip town Siem Reap - the base for exploring Angkor; and, the unique flora and fauna around the great lake, Tonle Sap. Over 32,000 copies are in print. The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor cover an area stretching across 77 square miles in northwest Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries - the classic period of Khmer art, are unrivalled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendour and evoking a real sense of awe. This beautifully illustrated book contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends, as well as descriptions of the architectural features. The comprehensive monument-by-monument guide to the sites includes detailed maps and plans, plus information about ten newly accessible temple complexes. Practical information on hip Siem Reap and historic Phnom Penh is included.
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An excellent guide, well-written, with beautiful photographs
-- New York Times
Don't leave home without 'Angkor' by Dawn Rooney -- San Francisco Chronicle
-- New York Times
Don't leave home without 'Angkor' by Dawn Rooney -- San Francisco Chronicle
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- 44 maps and plans
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—The tale of it is incredible; the wonder which is Angkor is unmatched in Asia.2 Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
—The tale of it is incredible; the wonder which is Angkor is unmatched in Asia.2 Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By C. Coombe
I have now been to Siem Reap twice and explored the temples - this was the only book I needed. As a fan of all things Angkor Wat I have bought numerous guide books but nothing compares to Rooney's book. It is detailed, well laid out, informative and perfect for using if you don't want a guide.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This book is very well written, the author Dawn Rooney has visited Angkor more than 80 times and she shares her expert knowledge with the reader, some amazing photo's and detailed information on all the major temples, a must have for anyone visiting Angkor.
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By G. Whelan
If you are visitng the temples of Angkor then a few books give a good basic insight.
However, if you are spending any length of time looking at a large variety of temples this is the must have guide.
Full of history, plans, helpful hints and general information, I have seen no other book which gives such excellent detail.
May be overkill if you are having a one stop Angkor Wat experience but for all those dedicating time at the temples you will not get a better guide.
However, if you are spending any length of time looking at a large variety of temples this is the must have guide.
Full of history, plans, helpful hints and general information, I have seen no other book which gives such excellent detail.
May be overkill if you are having a one stop Angkor Wat experience but for all those dedicating time at the temples you will not get a better guide.
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