Wonders of the Asian World: Cambodia, Thailand and Laos.Wonders of the Asian World: Cambodia, Thailand & Laos Schlessinger Media 7 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096-0580 141710337X $29.95 1-800-843-3620 www.schlessinger.com The latest addition to Schlessinger Media's Wonders of the Asian World DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. series, Wonders of the Asian World: Cambodia, Thailand & Laos explores the most treasured sites of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. , from the famous temples of the Khmer Empire Khmer Empire (kəmĕr`), ancient kingdom of SE Asia. In the 6th cent. the Cambodians, or Khmers, established an empire roughly corresponding to modern Cambodia and Laos. Divided during the 8th cent. at Angkor Wat Angkor Wat Temple complex in Angkor (now in northwestern Cambodia), the crowning work of Khmer architecture. About 1,700 yards (1,550 m) long by 1,500 yards (1,400 m) wide, it is the world's largest religious structure. and Angkor Thom Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman of Cambodia, to the ancient capitals Sukhothai and Ayutthaya of Thailand, to the ages old capital city Luang Prabang of Laos, which features an amazing blend of traditional Lao and colonial European architecture. A beautiful tour of great architecture, Buddhist monasteries, and the rich traditions of cultures from centuries past, Wonders of the Asian World is breathtaking viewing and also suitable as an educational show for young people in grades 7 & up, with an available online teacher's guide, closed-captioning, sample discussion questions and activities on the DVD, and English and Spanish language tracks. Highly recommended. 62 min., color. |
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