Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments

by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (Author), ThierryZephir (Author)

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  2004

  $3.35

  A stunning visual tour of the temple complexes at Angkor The text traces the history of Angkor Wat from its beginnings in legend to its early incarnation as a centre of Hindu worship, before its transition in the 14th century to a major landmark of Buddhist culture Without doubt, Angkor Wat is the best-known monument in Southeast Asia. This book comprises a rich visual array of photographs which illustrate both the vastness of the ancient complex as well as the intricacies of the craftsmanship within and its near 1,000-year history. Angkor: A Tour of the Monuments is a travel guide, a history, and a memento all in one.