| Edition |
Revised & updated edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 398 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-379) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Jean-Francois Bare -- Introduction: A Country Blessed by the Gods -- 1. A Conservative Society. The Modest Needs of the Common People. A Relentless Education. Buddhism and the Occult Powers. Misappropriation and Corruption, a Precolonial Heritage. Legitimacy by Divine Royalty. The Importance of Women and the Clans. Khmeritude -- 2. The Colonial Heritage. The Establishment of the Protectorate. Respect for Traditions and Revival of the Artisan Class. Administrative and Financial Reform. Slight Gains in Education and Hygiene. Youth Movements. France's Negligible Role in Modernization. Decolonization: Territorial Amputations -- 3. The Birth of Nationalism. The Rebellions of Youth and Clergy. The Formation of the Democratic Party. The French Repression. The Difficulties of Governing without the King. The Democrats' Achievements -- 4. Sihanouk's Politics: A Fragile Equilibrium. The Royal Crusade for Independence. Creation of the Popular Socialist Community. A Marginalized Liberal Prince. Domestic Achievements. Sangkum's Foreign Policy -- 5. Harbingers of Change. The Politicization of Khmer Youth. The Right's Rise to Power and Prince. Sihanouk's Mistakes -- 6. Disasters of the Republican Period. The Coup d'etat: Preparations and Immediate Consequences. A People in Distress. Lon Nol and the Americans. Proclamation of the Republic and the Opposing Khmer Forces. |
| Subject |
Cambodia -- History -- 20th century.
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| Indexed Term |
Cambodia History, 1971- |
| Added Title |
Mal cambodgien. English
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| ISBN |
0520070526 alkaline paper |
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