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The Master of Confessions : The Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer by Thierry...
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- ISBN
- 9780062329691
- Book Title
- Master of Confessions : the Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
- Item Length
- 8in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- History, Political Science
- Topic
- Asia / Southeast Asia, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Modern / 20th Century, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, World / Asian
- Item Width
- 5.3in
- Item Weight
- 8.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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The Eichmann in Jerusalem for the Khmer Rouge, The Master of Confessions is a harrowing yet humane account of the trial of Duch, a Khmer Rouge operative and the director of the regime's most brutal prison. A renowned war-crime journalist, Cruvellier captures the intense drama of the trial as it unfolds and delves into the Khmer Rouge's rule of terror, offering a psychologically penetrating and devastating look at the victims, the torturers, and the regime itself. By offering us a unique view into the mind of a mass murderer, The Master of Confessions sheds light on one of the most storied genocides of our time.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062329693
ISBN-13
9780062329691
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202565278
Product Key Features
Book Title
Master of Confessions : the Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Southeast Asia, Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Modern / 20th Century, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, World / Asian
Publication Year
2015
Genre
History, Political Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
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Superbly memorable. With chilling clarity, a veteran international journalist delineates the totalitarian ideology and horrific crimes of the leaders of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge. Cruvellier is an extremely articulate and compassionate observer., Thierry Cruvellier's The Master of Confessions is a book everyone should throw themselves into. The great reporter delivers a striking account of this lengthy trial. With rare talent, he manages to sketch out the dozen or so protagonists in this tragic show., Cruvellier, who has reported on some of the world's most notorious war crimes, recounts the trial of Duch, the director of the Khmer Rouge's S-21 prison, where thousands of people were killed. His exhaustive account includes a sly commentary on the whims and limits of the international justice system., [An] exceptionally fine portrait of the man and his judgment. . . . [Cruvellier] is an elegant, understated writer, with a keen and rigorous intellect, and a wry, quiet wit., An exceptional, infinitely troubling work, nothing escapes Thierry Cruvellier's attention - neither the public's reactions, nor the court's idiosyncrasies, the clashes between foreign and Cambodian lawyers, or each side's motivations and weaknesses., Analytical, thorough and astute, Cruvellier ... steps back and lets his reporting do the talking. … A work of exceptional quality., A gripping eye-witness account. Thierry Cruvellier's book is wonderful. Against the backdrop of modern Cambodia, The Master of Confessions recounts the striking story of Duch's trial, giving voice to both the victims' horrifying stories and the torturer's no less unbearable explanation., ... Thierry Cruvellier has an unrivalled knowledge of international tribunals. [... Cruvellier] put[s] us in the position of impartial, intelligent spectators, by looking upon these trials in a way that is both distanced and engaged., A meticulous observer of this unique trial, Cruvellier's eye is both clinical and critical… A vivid picture of Cambodia caught in systemic slaughter by the Khmers Rouges., [The Master of Confessions is] a sobering story of a horrifying episode in recent history, rich in detail and thoroughly-researched. ... an unforgettable, overwhelming, exploration of a tragic period which shouldn't be forgotten or overlooked., ...With his supple intelligence and bitingly funny understanding, [Cruvellier] shares and decodes the complexities of the trial and its characters. He pinpoints the crucial moments for those who wish to better understand the way that trials of crimes against humanity work., [A] fascinating glimpse into history and the international tribunal system. . . . For a history buff this is a must read, for the average individual it is interesting, and for the person willing to do some soul searching the experience of this book can be profound., A brilliant blend of journalism and deeper reflection, Cruvellier's work - a literary accomplishment - maintains a surprising balance between distance and proximity, objectivity and compassion, fact and experience., An unforgettable book. An impressive, thorough, and well-written depiction of the trial and its audience from the perspective of an outside observer, who through the cathartic experience of watching the trial reveals that 'torturers' are not so different from ourselves., You have to be talented, precise and infinitely patient to tell the story of a distant international trial - Thierry pulls off this feat masterly… It's the torturer's own account that draws us into this book - The Master of Confessions is fascinating.
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