Part One: The Pol Pot Episodes: How A Nice, Quiet Kid Murdered His Country
Behind the Bastards
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The Rise of Pol Pot: Ideology and Impact
This chapter explores the radical ideologies of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, shaped by years of jungle warfare, and their transformative yet destructive impact on Cambodian society. It provides context for Pol Pot's rise to power and contrasts his infamy with other historical figures, highlighting the unique narrative of his reign.
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