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Facing the Cambodian Past
Selected Essays, 1971-1994
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Exploring themes such as the leper-king myth at Angkor and post-Angkorean poetry, this collection delves into Cambodia's historical complexities. It examines perceptions of moral order in the nineteenth century, royally sponsored human sacrifices in the 1870s, and significant events during the colonial and revolutionary periods (1975-1979). The author concludes with two reflective essays, written 16 years apart, addressing the overarching tragedy of Cambodian history, offering a profound perspective on the nation's past.
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Facing the Cambodian Past, David Chandler
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- 1998
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- Title
- Facing the Cambodian Past
- Subtitle
- Selected Essays, 1971-1994
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Chandler
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9789747100648
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring themes such as the leper-king myth at Angkor and post-Angkorean poetry, this collection delves into Cambodia's historical complexities. It examines perceptions of moral order in the nineteenth century, royally sponsored human sacrifices in the 1870s, and significant events during the colonial and revolutionary periods (1975-1979). The author concludes with two reflective essays, written 16 years apart, addressing the overarching tragedy of Cambodian history, offering a profound perspective on the nation's past.