What inspired Philip Short to delve so deeply into Pol Pot’s personal history?
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What inspired Philip Short to delve so deeply into Pol Pot’s personal history?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about understanding Pol Pot’s motivations, despite his heinous actions?
How did the author handle the balance between historical facts and narrative storytelling?