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A Concise History of Cambodia
The Story of a Nation
About this book:
Discover the sweeping saga of Cambodia in a single, accessible volume. From the ancient riverine kingdoms of Funan and Chenla to the awe‑inspiring temples of Angkor Wat, and on through colonial rule, the Khmer Rouge tragedy, and today’s rapid transformation, this concise history brings over two millennia of resilience, culture, and change vividly to life.
Written for curious readers with no prior expertise, the book balances scholarly depth with engaging storytelling, exploring not only kings and battles but also the everyday lives, religions, art, and environment that have shaped the nation. Each chapter illuminates continuities and turning points, showing how Cambodia’s past informs its present and future.
Whether you’re a traveler planning a visit, a student of Southeast Asian studies, or simply fascinated by how societies endure and reinvent themselves, *A Concise History of Cambodia* offers the perfect gateway to understand a land where grandeur and tragedy coexist—and where the spirit of a civilization continues to rise.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Early Settlements and the Funan Kingdom
- Chapter 2 The Rise of Chenla
- Chapter 3 Founding of the Khmer Empire under Jayavarman II
- Chapter 4 The Reign of Yasovarman I and the Establishment of Yasodharapura
- Chapter 5 Suryavarman II and the Construction of Angkor Wat
- Chapter 6 Jayavarman VII: Builder of Bayan and the Height of Imperial Power
- Chapter 7 Administrative Structure and Society in Classical Angkor
- Chapter 8 Religion, Art, and Architecture of the Khmer Golden Age
- Chapter 9 Environmental Challenges and the Decline of Angkor
- Chapter 10 The Post-Angkor Period: Shift to the Mekong Basin
- Chapter 11 The Longvek Era and Siamese-Vietnamese Pressures
- Chapter 12 The Udong Kingdom and Early European Contacts
- Chapter 13 French Protectorate Establishment (1863)
- Chapter 14 Colonial Administration and Economic Transformation
- Chapter 15 Nationalist Movements and the Rise of Khmer Identity
- Chapter 16 World War II, Japanese Occupation, and the Path to Independence
- Chapter 17 Independence under King Sihanouk (1953)
- Chapter 18 The Sangkum Era and Neutrality in the Cold War
- Chapter 19 The Coup of 1970 and the Khmer Republic
- Chapter 20 The Khmer Rouge Regime and Democratic Kampuchea
- Chapter 21 Vietnamese Intervention and the People's Republic of Kampuchea
- Chapter 22 The 1991 Paris Peace Accords and UNTAC
- Chapter 23 Restoration of the Monarchy and the 1993 Constitution
- Chapter 24 Economic Liberalization, Growth, and Challenges in the 2000s
- Chapter 25 Contemporary Cambodia: Politics, Society, and Future Prospects
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June 12, 2026
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