Angkor (Stone Forest)

Author: (French) Boda Rang, translated by Gu Weiwei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Journey of Discovery" series. The author was a former 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 nation and people, as well as the unique culture and art preserved to this day. The text is richly supported with references, utilizing both 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 in it, a Japanese artist depicts it, Mouo recognizes it, sailors explore it, others describe it and collect its images, and Lotti finds the devil there again. People have brought it back to life, and a nation has been reborn there. To everyone, she is beautiful and alluring. This book is one of the "Journey of Discovery" series. The author was a former 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 extremely prosperous nation and people, as well as the unique culture and art preserved to this day. The text is richly supported with references, utilizing both photographs and various documents, illustrations, and narratives to unfold a history of Angkor and the history of its discovery.