Angkor - Stone Forest

Author: Buda Rang
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Journey of Discovery" series. The author was formerly a member of the école Fran?aise d'Extrême-Orient and is currently a professor at the University of Paris III. In this book, he vividly presents the mystery and charm of Angkor to the readers. The book begins with the "discovery" of Angkor by Western missionaries in the late 19th century and delves deeper, revealing the face of Angkor as a ruin to the world, showcasing the once highly prosperous nation and people, as well as the unique culture and art preserved to this day. The text is richly supported by references, utilizing both (physical photographs) and various documents, illustrations, and narratives to unfold a history of Angkor and the history of its discovery. The city has never disappeared and can always be found. A Chinese person finds it desolate, some missionaries see Atlantis and the Tower of Babel within it, a Japanese artist depicts it, Mouo recognizes it, sailors explore it, and others portray it, collecting its image.