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When The War Was Over
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Awardwinning Journalist Elizabeth Becker Started Covering Cambodia In 1973 For The Washington Post, When The Country Was Perceived As Little More Than A Footnote To The Vietnam War. Then, With The Rise Of The Khmer Rouge In 1975 Came The Closing Of The Border And A Systematic Reorganization Of Cambodian Society. Everyone Was Sent From The Towns And Cities To The Countryside, Where They Were Forced To Labor Endlessly In The Fields. The Intelligentsia Were Brutally Exterminated, And Torture, Terror, And Death Became Routine. Ultimately, Almost Two Million Peoplenearly A Quarter Of The Populationwere Killed In What Was One Of This Century'S Worst Crimes Against Humanity.When The War Was Over Is Elizabeth Becker'S Masterful Account Of The Cambodian Nightmare. Encompassing The Era Of French Colonialism And The Revival Of Cambodian Nationalism; 1950S Paris, Where Khmer Rouge Leader Pol Pot Received His Political Education; The Killing Fields Of Cambodia; Government Chambers In Washington, Paris, Moscow, Beijing, Hanoi, And Phnom Penh; And The Death Of Pol Pot In 1998; This Is A Book Of Epic Vision And Staggering Power. Merging Original Historical Research With The Many Voices Of Those Who Lived Through The Times And Exclusive Interviews With Every Cambodian Leader Of The Past Quarter Century, When The War Was Over Illuminates The Darkness Of Cambodia With The Intensity Of A Bolt Of Lightning.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'When the War Was Over'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of Cambodia and the rise of the Khmer Rouge, detailing the country's modern origins and the human rights abuses that occurred during that period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Elizabeth Becker, an award-winning journalist who covered Cambodia starting in 1973.
- Q: What type of book is 'When the War Was Over'? A: It is a revised edition of a historical account that blends original research with personal narratives and interviews from Cambodians who lived through the Khmer Rouge era.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 635 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The revised edition was published on November 10, 1998.
- Q: Is 'When the War Was Over' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it offers in-depth historical analysis and insights into the Khmer Rouge regime.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of content? A: Readers can expect a comprehensive overview of Cambodia's history, including the impact of French colonialism, the rise of nationalism, and detailed accounts of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there exclusive interviews included in the book? A: Yes, the author includes exclusive interviews with Cambodian leaders and individuals who experienced the events firsthand.