The book is dedicated to the “Khmer empire” (9th to 13th centuries A.D.), one of the most powerful and fascinating of Indochina. It reconstructs its history, daily life, religious beliefs, myths and social structure, and offers a journey through a series of key archaeological sites. The book is presented in chronological order and illustrated with numerous high-quality pictures, which follow the development of a strongly symbolic art form. The plain of Angkor was the heart of the empire, with its magnificent temples surrounded and reflected in the canals that formed a complicated water system. This was an extremely refined and mysterious world, evoking deeper dimensions, all of which is brought back to life in these detailed and significant images.