Title: Phnom Penh
First published: 2008
Description: Long neglected by Western travellers, Phnom Penh became Cambodias permanent capital in 1866. It has been home to Iberian missionaries and French colonialists, with a stunning mix of traditional palaces, Buddhist temples and transplanted French architecture. Author from Australian National University.
Subjects: History, Cambodia, history, Asia, social life and customs, Civilization
Places: Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
LC classification: DS554.98.P48 O83 2008