Examines the rise of Indianized states like Funan and Chenla.
The book provides a chronological narrative from prehistory to the early 21st century. A History of Cambodia
The latest edition adds analysis on globalization and modern political sociology. Examines the rise of Indianized states like Funan and Chenla
Details the "golden age" of the Khmer Empire and its architectural achievements. A History of Cambodia
Analyzes the 90-year French Protectorate and the preservation of the Cambodian state.
David Chandler's is widely considered the definitive English-language text on the nation's past. Originally published in 1983 and now in its fourth edition, it is praised by the Journal of Asian Studies as an "original contribution, superior to any other existing work". 📖 Content & Scope