
Angkor and the Khmer Civilization
Michael D. Coe(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 22. September 2003
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-500-02117-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Classic-period kings ruled over the Khmer empire from 802AD for more than five centuries, and this volume examines the massive architectural achievements of this period, including the huge capital city of Angkor, with the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure. It also draws attention to the imperial road system that bound together the region's provincial centres. The gigantic hydraulic system, still a source of controversy, is believed by many to have provided the agricultural basis of Angkor's grandeur and power, and its nature and function are discussed here. The final chapter describes the post-Classical period that set the stage for the entry of the Khmer into the modern era.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
130 illustrations, (22 colour )
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-02117-0 (9780500021170)
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Person
Michael D. Coe is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University. Among his many other books are The Maya, Breaking the Maya Code, Reading the Maya Glyphs, Mexico and, with Sophie Coe, The True History of Chocolate.
Content
1. Introduction - 2. The Setting - 3. Peoples and Languages - 4. The Khmer before History - 5. Winds of Change: The Early Kingdoms Period - 6. The Classic Angkor Period: From Kingdom to Empire - 7. The Life and Culture of Classic Angkor - 8. The Post-Classic Period: Decline and Transformation - List of Rulers; Notes; Further Reading