Book Description: "The Civilization of Angkor "is remarkable and unique in that it delves into the prehistoric roots of the civilization. Higham is "the "international authority on southeast Asian archaeology, and presents an up-to-date and provocative synthesis of Angkor."--Brian Fagan, author of "Floods, Famines, and Emperors" "In blending archaeological and documentary data to chronicle the rise of this important Southeast Asian state, Higham's rich history of Angkor effectively refutes traditional models of state development in the Mekong region and offers insights regarding the nature of Angkor and the processes that led to its emergence."--Miriam Stark, editor of "The Archaeology of Social Boundaries"