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The Great Man Theory and the Prince of Cambodia
The Prince of Cambodia suppressed left-wing opposition which ultimately led to his election win with over 80% of the vote. The podcast hosts discuss the mix of trends/forces and the Great Man Theory in looking at how events unfolded.
Clips
The episode explores the role of the Great Man Theory in history, with a focus on Prince's legacy in Cambodia.
55:25 - 1:06:55 (11:30)
Summary
The episode explores the role of the Great Man Theory in history, with a focus on Prince's legacy in Cambodia. The prince's brutal suppression of left-wing revolts ultimately made him president and led to the rise of the Khmer Rouge.