Reviews for Angkor and the Khmer Civilization

The average rating for Angkor and the Khmer Civilization based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-02-08 00:00:00 Miguel Firpi This is an excellent book. It provides a comprehensive description of what is known about Cambodian (Khmer) history and culture, from its inception to the restoration of the monarchy under Norodom Sihanouk after the Pol Pot Era.In doing so it also describes in conservable detail, with pictures & maps, the "Classic Era" monuments at Angkor, butting them in context, including other temples and palaces of the same era constructed in other parts of the Khmer kingdom. Dr. Michael Coe writes well, so one doesn't have to be a scholar to enjoy this book.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-01-31 00:00:00 Jeffrey Ellis If you are going to Angkor (and God forbid you should be biking there) this a a fine DETAILED historical overview. Dry. You need to be a nutcase for trip preparation OR wild about Khmer civilization to get through it. Very good for what it is. This IS NOT a beach read.