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Angkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples (Sixth Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides) Paperback – April 16, 2011
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“An excellent guide, well-written, with beautiful photographs.” (The New York Times)
“Don’t leave home without Angkor by Dawn Rooney.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Don’t leave home without Angkor by Dawn Rooney.” (San Francisco Chronicle)
About the Author
American-born, Dawn Rooney has spent many years researching art history in Southeast Asia. Awarded a PhD in art history in 1983, she has written a number of books on Cambodian and Thai art and culture and has contributed to Oriental Art and numerous other journals. She lives in Bangkok.
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The Global Wanderer
on February 13, 2012
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This book is one of the best travel guides I have ever had in my hands (full disclosure: I am a fanatic when it comes to ancient cultures, something not every reader will share). Where to start? Rooney, a PhD in art history, offers a detailed description of all major and minor temples, suggested paths to explore them, and fascinating background info. Each temple is shown in a photograph, a drawn map is provided, and all relevant info given in a concise way (i.e., time built, period, king, religion). This is not your typical Lonely Planet or Rough Guide. This is a thick, heavy book for those interested in diving into the culture and history of one of the wonders of the world. When my girlfriend and I spent 7 days in Siam Reap, we relied on this book to select the sites most interesting to us. The author groups temples in half-day visits in order to allow the visitor to plan her time better - a very smart approach as most people are overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible temples and regrettably just follow the standard tourist routes (Small and Grand Tour Circuit). With Rooney's book in your hands, you don't need a human guide anymore, just a tuktuk driver or a rented mountain bike to carry you around.
The book offers so much more, though. While probably designed as an after-thought, Rooney provides hotel and restaurant recommendations for both Siam Reap and Phnom-Penh. We found them to be more accurate than a second travel guide on Cambodia that we had brought along. We also have to credit Rooney to encourage us to visit the wonderful capital of Phnom Penh and its spectacular National Museum BEFORE heading out to the temples. There was no better introduction into the Khmer life than wandering through the museum in Phom Penh.Read more ›
The book offers so much more, though. While probably designed as an after-thought, Rooney provides hotel and restaurant recommendations for both Siam Reap and Phnom-Penh. We found them to be more accurate than a second travel guide on Cambodia that we had brought along. We also have to credit Rooney to encourage us to visit the wonderful capital of Phnom Penh and its spectacular National Museum BEFORE heading out to the temples. There was no better introduction into the Khmer life than wandering through the museum in Phom Penh.Read more ›
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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on June 19, 2012
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I bought this guide for a trip to Cambodia based on reviews online. I'm a very picky person, so this was a leap of faith to me.
It was the best choice i ever made. This guide is amazingly detailed.
You feel like you're in Angkor temples. The book provides several step-by-step tour guides to you.
It provides tons of information and talks about all Angkor temples, even the ones on the off beaten track.
It almost don't require a tour guide.
If you are in doubt in which guide to buy, this guide should be your choice.
It was the best choice i ever made. This guide is amazingly detailed.
You feel like you're in Angkor temples. The book provides several step-by-step tour guides to you.
It provides tons of information and talks about all Angkor temples, even the ones on the off beaten track.
It almost don't require a tour guide.
If you are in doubt in which guide to buy, this guide should be your choice.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Nancy Crays
on October 27, 2012
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I haven't been to Angkor yet, but this book is full of so much information that I'm sure will be helpful. I haven't had time to read the whole book, but I did read about the temples that I know we'll be visiting on our tour. It includes maps and beautiful photos of the temples. It tells the reader of things to look for and their history and importance. I found the history and geography of the area to be quite helpful.
The trade off for this detailed information is that it is a large heavy book and I'm not sure we'll take it on our tour. I won't, as I'll be carrying my camera gear, but my husband is considering taking it.
I do believe this book will be helpful when we return and I'm sorting through my photos and trying to remember what is where and why.
The trade off for this detailed information is that it is a large heavy book and I'm not sure we'll take it on our tour. I won't, as I'll be carrying my camera gear, but my husband is considering taking it.
I do believe this book will be helpful when we return and I'm sorting through my photos and trying to remember what is where and why.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Trudie O Bryant
on January 20, 2013
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This is a very detailed read about the temples in and around Siem Reap Cambodia. While visiting the temples, the sheer number of temples were overwhelming and the information was lost on me. This book gave me detailed information to enjoy. This is an excellent book to read before going to Angkor Wat, read after going, OR simply to read at home about the beauty and splendor of Cambodia - truly a lost nation. The people were amazing and so friendly. I'd recommend the book and highly recommend a visit there.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Edith
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This book is everything you need to know to visit Angkor Wat. The format is easy to use with background, history, important things to know and exceptional coverage of everything to see in the entire area. It has fantastic maps and diagrams, directions and tips. Do not leave home without it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Leonora Rodriguez
on October 12, 2013
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The author explains all the Khmer archeological sites in great detail, it was a great guide to have for my trip @ the Siem Reap area. It also included geography, history, religion info that was very helpful in understanding the region, plus beautiful photographs and a glossary at the end!
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Pavan
on December 1, 2013
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Quality picture book. I got it as a gift before she left for Cambodia. She liked it. Don't know if she took it with her though. Hmm.
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