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An exploration of what happened in Cambodia from 1930 to 1975, this title traces the origins and trajectory of the Cambodian Communist movement and sets the ascension of Pol Pot's genocidal regime in the context of the conflict between colonialism and nationalism.

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How did Pol Pot, a tyrant comparable to Hitler and Stalin in his brutality and contempt for human life, rise to power? This authoritative book explores what happened in Cambodia from 1930 to 1975, tracing the origins and trajectory of the Cambodian Communist movement and setting the ascension of Pol Pot’s genocidal regime in the context of the conflict between colonialism and nationalism. A new preface brings this edition up to date.

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/08/2004
      ISBN13: 9780300102628, 978-0300102628
      ISBN10: 0300102623
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      Book Synopsis
      An exploration of what happened in Cambodia from 1930 to 1975, this title traces the origins and trajectory of the Cambodian Communist movement and sets the ascension of Pol Pot's genocidal regime in the context of the conflict between colonialism and nationalism.

      Trade Review
      How did Pol Pot, a tyrant comparable to Hitler and Stalin in his brutality and contempt for human life, rise to power? This authoritative book explores what happened in Cambodia from 1930 to 1975, tracing the origins and trajectory of the Cambodian Communist movement and setting the ascension of Pol Pot’s genocidal regime in the context of the conflict between colonialism and nationalism. A new preface brings this edition up to date.

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