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History of Cambodia: A Journey Through the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat, French Colonial Rule, Khmer Rouge Genocide, and National Rebirth
Paperback
Series: A Brief History of Nations
BuddhismGeneral Political ScienceVietnam War
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 22 2026
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cambodia's past is far more than temples, kings, and ruins. It is a story of survival carved through time.
From the earliest people who lived near rivers and caves to the rise of Funan, Chenla, and the mighty Khmer Empire, History of Cambodia takes readers on a powerful journey through one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating nations.
Few people know that Cambodia's story began more than 70,000 years ago, long before Angkor Wat became a symbol of wonder. What you're about to discover will change how you see the land behind the monuments: a country shaped by farming, trade, sacred kingship, empire, colonization, war, genocide, justice, and national rebirth.
This book explores the hidden truth behind Cambodia's rise and fall, from the grandeur of Angkor Wat and the Buddhist vision of Jayavarman VII to the painful years of French colonial rule, the Cold War, Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, and the Killing Fields. It also follows the long road after devastation, when villages reopened, temples returned to life, survivors sought justice, and a new generation began rebuilding the nation's future.
Readers will gain a clear, human, and deeply engaging understanding of why Cambodia matters: not only as an ancient civilization, but as a living country still shaped by memory, resilience, and hope.
This book is ideal for history lovers, students, travelers, documentary fans, and anyone who wants to understand Cambodia beyond the surface. Its lessons feel especially relevant today, when nations and people continue to wrestle with identity, trauma, recovery, and the meaning of progress.
Ready to uncover the story behind one of Asia's most unforgettable nations?
Get your copy today and begin the journey through Cambodia's rise, tragedy, survival, and rebirth.
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