Through artifacts discovered from the site, as well as stories from survivors and former prison workers, Chandler tells the dark story of S-21 to uncover a deeper understanding of the Cambodian genocide. S-21 is the code name for a secret prison, and key institution, where thousands of Cambodians were tortured and executed. He has penned many books about Cambodia, but Voices from S21, which offers a look into how the Khmer Rouge regime operated, is one of his most noteworthy. Voices from S21 by David ChandlerĪuthor David Chandler is a renowned author, scholar and historian. Her book shares her extensive research collected over the years and tells powerful stories from survivors and leaders. Award-winning journalist, Elizabeth Becker, worked as a reporter in Cambodia from 1973 through to the end of the regime. This novel is a good place to start when first learning about the Khmer Regime. When the War Was Over by Elizabeth Becker We’ve rounded up 7 fascinating books on the topic - including titles from authors who experienced it first hand. If you’re interested in learning more about the Khmer Rouge regime, look no further. From 1975 to 1979, an estimated two million people died under the regime, nearly a quarter of the country’s population.
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime was one of the deadliest and most tragic genocides in recent history.
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