Brother Number One

David P. Chandler throws light on the shadowy figure of Pol Pot, illuminating the ideas and behavior of him and his entourage against the background of post-World War II events, providing a key to understanding the horrific, pivotal period of Cambodian history.

1 Introduction, 2 "Original Khmer," 1928-1949, 3 Becoming a Communist, 1949-1953, 4 Multiple Identities, 1953-1963, 5 "Red Khmer," 1963-1970, 6 Coming to Power, 1970-1976, 7 Prairie Fire, 1976-1977, 8 Coming Apart, 1977-1979, 9 "Grandfather 87," 1979-1998