In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare S1 Ep8: The Origins of Communism - Part One - Marx and Engels
Jan 19, 2020
Dive into the revolutionary roots of communism through the influential figures of Marx and Engels. Discover how their critiques of industrial society emerged during the Industrial Revolution. Explore the concept of the proletariat and the powerful ideologies that shaped the Khmer Rouge regime. Hear about the historical backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War and the significance of the Paris Commune in revolutionary movements. This insightful journey reveals the intertwined paths of economics, class struggle, and their implications for society.
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Khmer Rouge Slogans and Surveillance
- The Khmer Rouge used slogans like 'The Angkar has the many eyes of the pineapple' to instill constant surveillance.
- These slogans, similar to those in Orwell's 1984, aimed to control the population's minds.
Industrial Revolution and the Proletariat
- The Industrial Revolution altered society and created the proletariat, a new working class.
- Engels' book, The Condition of the Working Class in England, details this transformation.
Engels in Manchester
- Engels, from a wealthy German family, was sent to Manchester to work in the family's factory.
- Manchester, at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, provided Engels with firsthand experience of its impact.
