Borobudur: Masterpiece in Stone
the history and meaning behind the world's largest buddhist monument (revised third edition)
$38.87
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2025
Summary
Borobudur: Unveiling the Secrets of the Stone Masterpiece
‘This is simply the best book ever written on the single largest Buddhist monument in the world’ Patricia Welch, author and lecturer on Asian art
Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist monument, stands as a breathtaking fusion of Indian artistry and Javanese culture. Its intricate panels and sculptures narrate the lives of Buddhas, tales of worldly desire, and the heroic feats of enlightened beings. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804859011 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804859019 |
| Author: | John N. Miksic, Anita Tranchini, Marcello Tranchini |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 748g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 191mm |
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About The Author
John N. Miksic
John N. Miksic is Professor Emeritus of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore. Since coming to the region in 1968, he has made significant contributions to Southeast Asian studies through his archaeological research, serving on numerous research and advisory boards. Most notably, his Fort Canning excavations in Singapore confirmed the existence of an important 14th century port city there, which led to significant revisions in the official histories of the island. He has also made major archaeological and historical contributions in Java and Sumatra, Cambodia and Myanmar. His book Singapore and The Silk Road of the Sea won the inaugural Singapore History Prize in 2018. Miksic holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MA and Ph.D. from Cornell University.
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