The Lost Temple of Java - Softcover

Grabsky, Phil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841880582 ISBN 13: 9781841880587

Publisher: Seven Dials, 2000

Synopsis

Uncover the many mysteries of the long-missing "eighth wonder of the world." Built by a now-forgotten civilization that flourished even as Europe languished in the Dark Ages, Borobudur in Central Java is the world's largest Buddhist temple, erected out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet, for 1,000 years it lay deserted, until Java's Lieutenant-Governor Sir Thomas Raffles decided to investigate rumors of a huge structure located deep in the jungle--and found this awe-inspiring edifice. Who built it? How was it constructed? And, why was it abandoned so soon after completion? A fascinating tale of what is now one of Asia's biggest tourist attractions.

About this title

About the Author

Phil Grabsky is one of our leading documentary filmmakers. His previous series include the award winning The Great Commanders and I, Caesar for which he wrote the accompanying bestselling books. Laurence Rees is one of the BBC's most experienced documentary producers. In 1997 he won the International Documentary Association Award for Best Documentary Strand.

Edition details

• Publisher: Seven Dials
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841880582
• ISBN 13: 9781841880587
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144