Chapter
The Role of the Japanese Emperor in Politics
32:13 - 37:44 (05:31)
In this episode, the history of the Japanese Emperor's role in politics is discussed, highlighting the intense power struggles between the imperial court and parliament in the early 20th century.
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From the 1900s to 1950s, there were many royal courts that were unstable and resembled a playground whirly gig with everyone spinning too hard and trying to hold on until they eventually flew off one by one.
32:13 - 33:32 (01:19)
Summary
From the 1900s to 1950s, there were many royal courts that were unstable and resembled a playground whirly gig with everyone spinning too hard and trying to hold on until they eventually flew off one by one.
ChapterThe Role of the Japanese Emperor in Politics
EpisodePart One: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode recounts the life of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, his political career, his relations with the French colonial administration, his alliance with communist China, and his eventual fall in 19637 through a military coup.
33:32 - 34:53 (01:20)
Summary
The episode recounts the life of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, his political career, his relations with the French colonial administration, his alliance with communist China, and his eventual fall in 19637 through a military coup.
ChapterThe Role of the Japanese Emperor in Politics
EpisodePart One: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
On June 9th, Moroccans troops were called up by Norodom Sihanouk, the King of Cambodia, who dissolved the government, assumed emergency powers and declared himself prime minister.
34:52 - 36:14 (01:21)
Summary
On June 9th, Moroccans troops were called up by Norodom Sihanouk, the King of Cambodia, who dissolved the government, assumed emergency powers and declared himself prime minister. This prompted an uprising of right-wing Cambodians who took to the streets to advocate for the destruction of the current Democrat-dominated party in power.
ChapterThe Role of the Japanese Emperor in Politics
EpisodePart One: The Film Directing Playboy King Who Handed His Country to Pol Pot
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Philip Short shares insights into the use of violence as a means to suppress political oppositions in Cambodia, as depicted in his book Anatomy of a Nightmare.
36:14 - 37:44 (01:30)
Summary
Philip Short shares insights into the use of violence as a means to suppress political oppositions in Cambodia, as depicted in his book Anatomy of a Nightmare.