Héritier d'une ancienne monarchie absolue, façonné par un colonialisme négligent, enserré dans la trame du conflit indochinois, le régime politique cambodgien était rongé par les contradictions. Il a cahoté jusqu'à sa chute, en mars 1970, sous la direction d'un prince éclairé et omnipotent. Ce livre en rappelle l'histoire et en démonte les mécanismes. Le déroulement de la crise au cours des "journées" de mars, le massacre de milliers de Vietnamiens, le début de la guerre sur ce nouveau champ de bataille, l'organisation par les partisans d'une paysannerie presque entièrement impréparée, font l'objet de cet essai d'interprétation. Un ébranlement durable secoue un vieux monde paysan. Deux témoins en analysent avec minutie les causes et le devenir politiques.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I met with Mme Lourdes, the woman who was supposed to be my guide for the pilgrimage. She did not have time for me, so she gave me a small card that would help me get lodging at the monasteries along the Road. #2 The Road to Santiago is a path of obedience, and the only thing you need to do is follow the laws and requirements of the road. You must swear total obedience to your guide. #3 I arrived at the Spanish Gate, and followed the Street to Santiago de Compostela. I met my guide, who was searching for my sword, and I decided to let him find it. It would save me a lot of time. #4 The gypsy was the devil. He had said that he was waiting for me and that he would seek out the sword for me. I felt a mixture of terror and relief. But he was not the devil that I knew from the Tradition.