A Short History Of Cambodia From The Days Of Angkor To The Present - Hardcover

""A Short History of Cambodia from the Days of Angkor to the Present"" is a comprehensive overview of Cambodia's history, written by Martin Florian Herz. The book covers the period from the rise of the Khmer Empire in the 9th century to the present day, exploring the country's political, social, and cultural developments over the centuries. The author begins with an overview of the Angkor period, highlighting the achievements of the Khmer Empire in art, architecture, and governance. The book then moves on to cover the decline of the empire, the arrival of European powers, and the French colonial period. The book also delves into Cambodia's struggle for independence, the rise of the Khmer Rouge, and the subsequent Vietnamese occupation. The author explores the impact of these events on Cambodia's society and economy, as well as the country's efforts to rebuild and develop in the post-war era. Throughout the book, Herz provides a detailed analysis of the political and social factors that have shaped Cambodia's history. He also examines the country's cultural heritage, including its religion, literature, and arts. Overall, ""A Short History of Cambodia from the Days of Angkor to the Present"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia or Cambodia specifically. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country's past, while also shedding light on its current challenges and future prospects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.