Overview
Imperial Angkor - Suryavarman I: The Expansionist King explores the reign of the ruler who transformed Angkor from a powerful kingdom into a true continental empire. Suryavarman I inherited a fractured political landscape and reshaped it through calculated expansion, administrative consolidation, and the strategic use of religion and infrastructure. This volume examines how territorial growth was paired with governance, how hydraulic systems underpinned imperial authority, and how kingship evolved from regional dominance into universal rule. Rather than focusing solely on conquest, the narrative reveals the systems that made expansion durable-roads, temples, estates, and ritual legitimacy woven into a single imperial framework. Moving beyond monument-centered history, this book situates Suryavarman I within the wider forces that shaped mainland Southeast Asia. It traces the integration of frontier regions, the management of diverse populations, and the ideological foundations that allowed empire to function across distance and difference. Through a deeply researched and system-focused approach, Imperial Angkor - Suryavarman I: The Expansionist King presents a definitive study of how empire is built, maintained, and remembered-offering readers a penetrating look into one of the most sophisticated state formations of the premodern world.
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Author: Aj Carmichael
Publisher: Aj Carmichael
Imprint: Aj Carmichael
Volume: 7
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9798232042912
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 14 December 2025
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
A.J. Carmichael is a renowned author and explorer noted for his expertise in ancient history, ancient mysteries, and adventure. He is passionately committed to uncovering the secrets of past cultures. From a young age, he became fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and their mysterious pyramids. As he matured, his interest in ancient history deepened, and he immersed himself in the cultures and customs of civilizations long gone. After completing his studies, A.J. set out to explore the ancient world firsthand-travelling extensively to Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome to study ruins and artifacts left behind by ancient peoples. Along the way, he made several exciting discoveries. He has published multiple bestselling books on ancient history and mysteries, including his renowned Ancient Worlds and Civilizations series, which have earned him international recognition and established him as a leading voice in popular historical writing.
