The New York Times
An excellent guide, well-written, with beautiful photographs.
Book Description
The great legacy of the ancient Khmer civilization, the temples of Angkor, cover an area of over 77 square miles in north west Cambodia. These monuments, built between the ninth and 15th centuries—the classic period of Khmer art—are unrivaled in architectural greatness. They are, undoubtedly, one of the wonders of the world, astounding in their splendor and evoking a real sense of awe.
Contains background information on Khmer history, religious beliefs and legends depicted on the bas-reliefs, as well as descriptions of the decorations and architectural features. Detailed, monument-by-monument guide to the sites, including detailed maps and plans, plus four newly accessible temple-complexes accessible by helicopter!
- Phnom Penh section profiles the National Museum, and highlights of Cambodia's capital
- Tongle Sap essay on flora and fauna around the great lake
- Comprehensive background information on Khmer art, religion and cultural traditions
- Detailed architectural descriptions and extensive accounts of all the temples as well as several pre-Angkor sites
- Written by an art historian steeped in the region's art and culture
- 92 color photographs
- 30 maps and plans
