Plots & Conspiracies- Son Ngoc Thanh & The Khmer Serei II: 1957-60
This continues from PART ONE After the election victory of Sihanouk’s Sangkum in 1955, the new government soon facing suspicion
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This Week In History- January 8-14
On January 8, 1958, King Norodom Suramarit dissolved the National Assembly. On January 8, 1976, Zhou Enlai, died. The former
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Rebels With Different Causes: History Of The Khmer Issarak Part I
The Khmer Rouge is by far the most recognized militant organization in Cambodian history- and rightly so considering the group’s
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The Rise & Fall Of Sam Sary
Sam Sary (1917 – 1963?) was a prominent Cambodian politician, who fell from grace after a series of scandals both
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Cambodian Women In History: Dr. Pauline Dy Phon
In newly independent Cambodia there were efforts made to modernize society- with some women rising above the traditional roles. However,
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Cambodian Prime Ministers III- Independence & Early Sangkum 1953-60
*Continuing from PART I and PART II After King Sihanouk took control of government for the 3rd time (June 16 1952
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