About “Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire”
Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire is a 1989 illustrated monograph on the archaeology and rediscovery of Angkor Wat. Written by the French archaeologist and art historian Bruno Dagens, it was published in pocket format by Éditions Gallimard as the 64th volume in their "Découvertes" collection. The book was later adapted into a documentary film with the same title in 2002. It is also listed as a 1989 book by Bruno Dagens from the "Abrams Discoveries" series. The work focuses on the historical and archaeological significance of Angkor Wat, providing insights into its construction and historical context. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1989