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Brother Number One
A History of Cambodia
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David Chandler's "Brother Number One" offers a comprehensive biography of Pol Pot, the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
The book delves into Pol Pot's early life, his rise to power within the Cambodian communist movement, and his role in the Cambodian genocide.
Chandler meticulously examines Pol Pot's ideology, his relationships with other key figures, and the factors that contributed to the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime.
The book provides a detailed account of the Khmer Rouge's policies and their devastating impact on Cambodian society.
Chandler's work is considered a seminal contribution to the understanding of the Cambodian genocide and the complexities of Pol Pot's leadership.
The book delves into Pol Pot's early life, his rise to power within the Cambodian communist movement, and his role in the Cambodian genocide.
Chandler meticulously examines Pol Pot's ideology, his relationships with other key figures, and the factors that contributed to the Khmer Rouge's brutal regime.
The book provides a detailed account of the Khmer Rouge's policies and their devastating impact on Cambodian society.
Chandler's work is considered a seminal contribution to the understanding of the Cambodian genocide and the complexities of Pol Pot's leadership.
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Mentioned by Lachlan Peters when discussing Chim Samauk’s experiences in Office 100 and the psychological impact on Cambodian revolutionary leadership.
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S2 Ep8: Rolling Thunder in Vietnam, Clouds Over Cambodia
