Angkor: Stone Forest

Author: (French) Boudouan
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Journey of Discovery" series. The author was a member of the école Fran?aise d'Extrême-Orient and is now 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 gradually 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 that have been 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 found it desolate, some missionaries saw Atlantis and the Tower of Babel in it, a Japanese artist depicted it, Mouo recognized it, some sailors explored it, others portrayed it and collected its images, and Lotti found the devil there again. People brought it back to life, and a nation was reborn there. To everyone, she is beautiful and alluring. This book is one of the "Journey of Discovery" series. The author was a member of the école Fran?aise d'Extrême-Orient and is now 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 gradually 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 that have been 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.