{"product_id":"the-angkor-guidebook-your-essential-companion-to-the-temples-9789996372742","title":"The Angkor Guidebook: Your Essential Companion to the Temples","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for the first-time visitor to Angkor  this definitive guide will bring the Angkor temples to life with 19 artistic recreations to show what these ruined temples would have looked like in their heyday  reflecting as closely as possible the latest academic research. Who hasnt wandered ancient ruins and tried to imagine how these sites would have looked in their heyday? Rather than offering a laundry list of dates and kings with unpronounceable names  this guidebook goes one step further  exploring the people  and culture  and lifestyles of this medieval civilization  bringing the subject matter to life before you eyes. The guide is concise  accessiblea perfect companion for the mainstream Angkor explorer. Its small and lightweight harcover design will comfortably accompany you on all of your temple excursions. In addition  a full-sized  34x23cm fold-out map has been included for easy reference. Given the physical dimensions of a guidebook the editors greatest challenge on this vast subject was what to leave out. The descriptions are accurate  reflecting the very latest academic findings and opinions. Dr. Damian Evans of the University of Sydney and a founding member of the Greater Angkor Project led the technical editing. That the text is interesting and accessible for the non-specialist is thanks largely to Cynthia Rosenfelds editing prowess. As a leading travel writer she specializes in making intelligible and concise the ramblings of others. The book was conceived by Andrew Booth  resident of Siem Reap and leading travel specialist to Cambodia  specifically to accompany the first-time visitor to Angkor who typically spends two or three days exploring the temples of the archaeological park. Profits from sale of the book benefit ABOUTAsia Schools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45529633882165,"sku":"ByrdShop_999637274X","price":500.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9789996372742.jpg?v=1780939825","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-angkor-guidebook-your-essential-companion-to-the-temples-9789996372742","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}