Historical Dictionary of Ancient Southeast Asia

by John N. Miksic

Anyone who has seen the stunning ruins at Angkor, Bagan, and Barabudur will readily understand why Southeast Asia is the host of so many United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites. As beautiful as the spiraling towers, intricate carvings, and delicate bas-reliefs adorning these monuments are, however, they just barely scratch the surface of the immense historical and cultural heritage of the region.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810855224
• ISBN13: 9780810855229
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 8.4"