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Ancient sites of Southeast Asia a traveler's guide through history, ruins, and landscapes William Chapman.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Bangkok River Books 2018.Description: 312 pages color illustrations, color maps 24 cmISBN:
  • 9786167339917
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 959.01 CHA
Contents:
Architectural and cultural background Geographical and historical context Landscapes ancient and modern Guide to the sites Practicalities.
Summary: Designed to assist the adventurous visitor to the region, the book is also an armchair traveler's introduction to many of the most historic and visually engaging monuments across seven nations: Indonesia,Vietnam, Cambodia,Thailand, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), and Malaysia. In addition to background on and descriptions of individual sites, the guide provides essential tips for travelers and an extensive reading list and glossary.The result of over twenty years of research and site visits by the author, archaeologist, and architectural conservator William Chapman, Ancient Sites of Southeast Asia provides a succinct overview of the region's many historic ruins and related sites.
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Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Center for Khmer Studies LC SEAS Collection 959.01 CHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 11343
Books Books Center for Khmer Studies RR SEAS Collection 959.01 CHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 11252

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Architectural and cultural background Geographical and historical context Landscapes ancient and modern Guide to the sites Practicalities.

Designed to assist the adventurous visitor to the region, the book is also an armchair traveler's introduction to many of the most historic and visually engaging monuments across seven nations: Indonesia,Vietnam, Cambodia,Thailand, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), and Malaysia. In addition to background on and descriptions of individual sites, the guide provides essential tips for travelers and an extensive reading list and glossary.The result of over twenty years of research and site visits by the author, archaeologist, and architectural conservator William Chapman, Ancient Sites of Southeast Asia provides a succinct overview of the region's many historic ruins and related sites.

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