The Ancient Khmer Empire is a scholarly work published in 1951 by Lawrence Palmer Briggs. It is part of the Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, Volume 41, Part 1. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Khmer Empire, which was a powerful civilization that dominated Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th century. The author delves into the history, culture, and architecture of the Khmer Empire, examining the various temples, palaces, and other structures that still stand today. He also explores the religious beliefs, social hierarchy, and political organization of the Khmer people. The book is written for an academic audience and contains detailed footnotes and references to primary sources. Overall, The Ancient Khmer Empire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Southeast Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.