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Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era John Burgess

Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era By John Burgess

Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era by John Burgess


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A fascinating study of Angkor in the modern era. How it survived the Pol Pot regime and looters to become one of the most visited destinations in the world.

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Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era: War, Pride and Tourist Dollars by John Burgess

John Burgess masterfully brings to life the modern history of Cambodia's fabled Angkor temples, from their discovery by French explorers in the mid-19th century, through to the latter part of the 20th century, when celebrity visitors included a well-publicised one by Jackie Onassis and making Angkor one of the top 3 monuments to visit in the world. An invaluable and riveting book about one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world.

Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era Reviews

John Burgess masterfully brings to life the modern history of Cambodia's fabled Angkor temples, from their 'discovery' by French explorers in the mid-19th century, through the decades of French colonialism, to the tragic wars and genocide in the latter part of the 20th century. He explains how the temples miraculously survive while so much of Cambodia has been lost or changed forever. . . . An invaluable and riveting book about one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world. -- Jon Swain
John Burgess, a seasoned journalist who has visited Cambodia many times since 1969, has written five absorbing books about Angkorian civilisation, including two finely imagined novels. His latest, Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era, is deftly written, sumptuously illustrated, and highly recommended. -- David Chandler
John Burgess brings his writing skills and expert knowledge to the story of Angkor's relationship with the modern world. More than a thousand years ago, the Khmer civilization arose in what is now Cambodia. Its famous sandstone temples, such as Angkor Wat, are, except for the Cambodian people themselves, that civilization's sole survivors. Yet, despite many international attempts to protect the temples, the ravages of the 20th and 21st centuries - wars, tourism, greed, politics, and plunder - are a far greater a threat than the jungle ever was. Burgess's book is a must-read. -- Stanley Cloud

About John Burgess

John Burgess is a former Washington Post foreign correspondent with much experience in Southeast Asia. He writes extensively on Southeast Asia including the best-selling novel A Woman of Angkor.

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CIN6164510465VG
9786164510463
6164510465
Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era: War, Pride and Tourist Dollars by John Burgess
Used - Very Good
Paperback
River Books
20210324
268
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