A Short History of Cambodia: From Empire to Survival (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781741147636)

In this concise and compelling history, Cambodia's past is described in vivid detail, from the richness of the Angkorean empire through the dark ages of the 18th and early-19th centuries, French colonialism, independence, the Vietnamese conflict, the Pol Pot regime, and its current incarnation as a troubled democracy. With energetic writing and passion for the subject, John Tully covers the full sweep of Cambodian history, explaining why this land of contrasts remains an interesting enigma to the international community. Detailing the depressing record of war, famine, and invasion that has threatened to destroy Cambodia, this discussion shows its survival to be a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.


Author: John Tully
ISBN-10: 1741147638
ISBN-13: 9781741147636
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2006
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.66h x 6.86w x 0.79d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2006 pg. 42