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Between roughly 800 and 1400 the Khmer built the largest pre-industrial urban complex on earth, a hydraulic city of reservoirs, canals and temple-mountains ruled by kings who were successively Hindu and Buddhist.

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How should I approach learning the khmer empire?
Between roughly 800 and 1400 the Khmer built the largest pre-industrial urban complex on earth, a hydraulic city of reservoirs, canals and temple-mountains ruled by kings who were successively Hindu and Buddhist.
What's a good book to start the khmer empire with?
A strong starting point is Angkor and the Khmer Civilization (Ancient Peoples and Places) by Michael D. Coe. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after the khmer empire?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Mali Empire.

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