Win Ancient Angkor Conveyed By Michael Freeman Shared As Electronic Format

are bootleg versions of unknown quality of this excellent guide sold for a dollar on the causeway to Angkor Wat and other temples.
But this book is one you should review before you arrive and carry with you while there, It made our visit much more enjoyable, informative, and productive, PS, Be sure to visit the Rolous Group to the east of Siem Reap, Bakong and Lolei were two of my favorites, Look. If you, like me, prefer to shuffle through the temples with an informative book in hand, rather than make awkward conversation with a guide, this book will do nicely.
But you have to believe me, no matter how bad the little girl hawkers make you feel, the going price for this book outside the temples is US, not what I paid US, with a cowboy hat, and various little girl hawker commentaries on how I looked in it, thrown in.
Like many people, I purchased my copy of Ancient Angkor from a local vendor at the Angkor Wat temple in the midst of my visit to Cambodia.


I read the book after the trip, which is not the primary way in which it is intended to be read, but I still found it an enjoyable read that brought back memories and gave context to many things I saw on my temple tour.


The book is focused primarily on the architecture itself, and on the decorative carvings that adorn much of the Angkor architecture.
There are sections that give background on the culture, mythology, and history of the sites, but this is definitely a book for people with a serious interest in seeing the unique architectural highlights of each temple.


Directions and suggested itineraries are provided, Because there is so much to see at Angkor, it is perfectly possible to do the tour and have a great experience without the information contained here.
But I would definitely reread this in preparation for a second visit, as it is full of interesting features that might be overlooked the first time through.


The maps are small and fairly simple, but the color photos are great, and there are helpful glossaries of the architectural and archaeological terms used in the discussions of each temple.


This is a good overview with enough depth to make it serve as more than just a set of suggestions of sites to see.
This is not a book you're meant to read before or after going to Angkor, but a detailed, heavily illustrated visitor's guide that will take you through most of the temples literally step by step and explain what you see along the way.
In order to make the most of it you need to follow the exact itineraries of each temple as laid out in the guide, as it might otherwise be quite confusing to figure out which statue or relief that's being described.


The book makes no mention of Koh Ker, This is understandable as Koh Ker isn't technically a part of the Angkor area, nevertheless it's a fascinating site in that it's one of the few if not the only step pyramids in Cambodia, with quite few tourists to boot.
I think it should at least be mentioned in a book like this, i dare you to pick this book up and not immediately start planning your trip to southeast asia, i have been looking forward to seeing ankor wat for sometime now, but this book has created a long stream of drool as i long to get there asap.
the pictures are amazing, though some a bit too small, but the text that goes along with them has blown me away.


i am so ready to be trekking though the ruins in a little over a week, and will have such better knowledge of what is going on and what i am looking at with use of this fantastic book.


seriously. find and read this book then get yourself to cambodia as soon as possible, Useful guide while visiting the temples, Short and good background information about several aspects related to the temples, Lots of pictures! An excellent guide to the ancient city of Angkor and its amazing sites, A great cross between a guide and a book on the subject, I felt it really enhanced my appreciation for my three days at these fascinating monuments of the Khmer Empire.
This book was practically my personal guide through Siem Reap for a week, Its packed with excellent illustrations over, a map of the temple area and tips for travelling in Angkor, It also has itinerary suggestions and the temples listed by geographical direction/popularity etc which you will find very helpful if you just land in Siem Reap like me with an open week of just exploring the temples.
The illustrations are very clear and it was fun to try and spot these in the temples, I also liked the detailed text on the architectural styles of the different buildings, it helps you choose which temples you wish to cover.
I have given it one star less because I wish it had more maps, Must read for anyone intrigued by the history of Cambodia, As far as guidebooks are concerned, this one is excellent, This is probably the most definitive book on the ruins of Angkor Wat, It is an excellent historical guide for anyone planning a visit, Instead of showing up at the site without any understanding of the ruins, reading this ahead of time provides the history and context.
The book also contains excellent photographs that one can use to get a feel for what to visit at the site the ruins are too big to cover everything.
This book is an excellent guide around the temples of Angkor surrounding Siem Reap, Cambodia, Each temple, both on the beaten tourist track where you will most likely purchase this book and off it is described in detail with great insight into the construction and original purpose of the temples.
If you

have a willing reader in your travel group it almost completely replaces the need for a tour guide, And, with plenty of great pictures of the temples it doubles as a reminder of how beautiful your trip to Angkor was.
This is more like a field guide book, Couple with a visit to Angkor to get the best out of it! Nonetheless, Angkor is a very romantic, very mysterious, intriguing anyone who loves history of civilizations.
Make me more interested to visit Angkor Wat once more Beautiful and detailed book on the complete temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia including temples in the surrounding area.
I bought it from a kid selling copies when I was at Angkor Wat, It's really three books in one:

, An excellent resource for planning your time there and as a companion on your journey through the temples maps, suggestions, photos, and history.

. A coffee table book hundreds of vibrant, fullcolour, glossy photos of the temples,
. An in depth, almost scholarly look at the history of the temples from many angles, including architectural detail, the stories and meanings behind frescoes, general dynastic history and the conditions surrounding their construction, maintenance, and fall into ruins.
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