Norodom, King Of Cambodia: A Romance Of The East - Hardcover

""Norodom, King of Cambodia: A Romance of the East"" is a historical fiction novel written by Frank McGloin. The book is set in Cambodia during the 19th century and follows the life of King Norodom, a monarch who ruled during the French colonial period. The story is told from the perspective of a Frenchman named Pierre, who becomes a close advisor to the king and witnesses the political and social changes taking place in Cambodia.The novel explores themes of power, colonialism, and cultural identity as it delves into the complexities of the relationship between the Cambodian monarchy and the French colonial government. McGloin's vivid descriptions of the Cambodian landscape and culture provide readers with a rich and immersive reading experience, while the characters' struggles and triumphs offer a compelling narrative.Overall, ""Norodom, King of Cambodia: A Romance of the East"" is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on Cambodia's past and the challenges faced by its people during a time of great change.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.