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Индо-Китай (Indochina)
by Vera Y. Kolokolnikova
The first popularization book on Indochina published in Russia. Authored by a bestselling female writer.
In Russian
The Origins of Bagan: The archaeological landscape of Upper Burma to AD 1300
by Bob Hudson
Origins and early development of the Kingdom of Bagan (Pagan).
In English
Angkor Temples in Cambodia
by Greg Mo
A personal vision of some major Angkorean temples (and the daily life within) by a free-lance photographer.
In English
Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia
by Solange Thierry
A short and luminous summary of the origins of sacred dances in Cambodia, from agrarian rituals to royal court choreographies.
In French
Le site de Koh Ker et le regne de Jayavarman IV/ Koh Ker and Jayavarman IV
by Chanratana Chen
Probably the most complete study on Koh Ker and the reign of Jayavarman IV.
In French
A History of Early South East Asia
by Kenneth R. Hall
A major study on regional and global trade historic phases, their impact on development of polities and kingdoms around 1th-16th centuries Southeast asia.
In English
From Ancient Cham to Modern Dialects: Two Thousand Years of Language Contact and Change
by Graham Thurgood
The fascinating interaction between Mon-Khmer and Austronesian languages or dialects through the ages.
In English
Fleur de Lotus (Lotus Blossom)
by Charles Bellan
An "orientalist" novel based on extensive knowledge of Angkorean civilization and Khmer popular culture.
In French
Seams of Change: Clothing and the Care of the Self in late 19th and 20th century Cambodia
The interviews of elderly Cambodians about their everyday lives and how traditions and modernity would combine.
In English & Khmer
Cambodian Glory
by Harriett W. Ponder
"The Mystery of the Deserted Khmer Cities and their vanished splendour; and A Description of Life in Cambodia To-Day"
In English
Khmer Silverwares
by Vireak Kong
Silver ( ប្រាក់,'Prak', in Khmer) through Cambodian history, ending with a fine analyzis of regional styles and productions of modern silversmiths.
In English
Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma
by Amitav Gosh
A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor.
In English
Children's Corner | ផ្នែកកុមារ
by Angkor Database
A selection of books for the younger Angkor visitors.
In English, French & Khmer
Banteay Chhmar
by Peter D. Sharrock & Claude Jacques & Swati Chemburkar & John Sanday & Paisarn Piemmettawat
Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance)
by Oknha Veang Thiounn & Sappho Marchal
The first complete study on Khmer classical (royal) dance by a Cambodian researcher, Minister of the Royal Palace in the 1920s.
In French
Khmers, L'éternel et l'éphémère
by Dunnara Meas
What is everlasting, and what fleeting? The question lies at the core of Khmer culture, and of Angkor history.
In French
Selected Papers on Khmerology / Choix d'articles de khmérologie
by Saveros Pou
Linguist and ethnologist Saveros Pou has extensively written on Khmer culture, language and traditions. This compilation by Reyum Publishing (Phnom Penh)…
In English, French & Khmer
Angkor, Chronique d'une renaissance
by Maxime Prodromidès
Through a gallery of vivid portraits, the author describes the fascination Angkor triggered during the modern age among explorers, archeologists, writers,…
In French
Lost Goddesses
by Trudy Jacobsen
The first study addressing the place of women in Cambodian history, or what lays behind the Apsara Smile.
In English