The civilization of Angkor / Charles Higham.

Author/creator Higham, Charles
Format Book
Publication InfoBerkeley : University of California Press, ©2001.
Descriptionxv, 192 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Cambodia--History. --To 800.
Cambodia--History. --800-1444.
Angkor (Extinct city)

Contents Introduction: 'One of the Marvels of the World' -- What was Angkor? -- The origins of states -- Influence from India -- The importance of rice -- The Prehistoric Period in South-East Asia: 2300 BC-AD 400 -- Rice cultivation: its origins and importance -- The Bronze Age -- The Iron Age -- The Earliest Civilization in South-East Asia: AD 150-550 -- Funan, the delta state -- Oc Eo, a trading port -- Angkor Borei -- Recent archaeological research in the delta -- Inscriptions -- Agriculture -- The Early Kingdoms of Chenla: AD 550-800 -- A noble family -- Jayavarman I -- Other dynasties -- The social hierarchy -- The temple -- The concentration of power -- The Dynasty of Jayavarman II: AD 800-1000 -- Jayavarman II and the establishment of royal power -- Jayavarman III -- Indravarman I -- Yashovarman I -- Royal control of the centre and provinces -- An established state -- Yashovarman's sons -- Jayavarman IV -- Harshavarman II and Rajendravarman I -- Jayavarman V -- The dynasty of Jayavarman II: royal power and social organization -- The extent of the kingdom -- New court titles and duties -- Beyond the capital: control in the provinces -- The legal system -- The dynasty of Jayavarman II: conclusions -- The Dynasty of the Sun Kings: AD 1000-1080 -- Suryavarman, the builder and restorer -- The countryside after civil war -- The achievements of Suryavarman I -- Udayadityavarman II -- The Dynasty of Mahidharapura: AD 1080- -- Jayavarman VI, Dharanindravarman I and the accession of Suryavarman II -- Suryavarman II.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 171-179) and index.
LCCN 2001053047
ISBN0520234421 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780520234420 (cloth : alk. paper)

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