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A Concise History of Hong Kong
John M. Carroll
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Description for A Concise History of Hong Kong
Paperback. Explores the history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of China. This book concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of Hong Kong's reintegration with China, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. Series: Critical Issues in World and International History. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 448.
When the British occupied the tiny island of Hong Kong during the First Opium War, the Chinese empire was well into its decline, while Great Britain was already in the second decade of its legendary "Imperial Century." From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. Melding Chinese and Western influences, Hong Kong has long defied easy categorization. John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The ... Read more
When the British occupied the tiny island of Hong Kong during the First Opium War, the Chinese empire was well into its decline, while Great Britain was already in the second decade of its legendary "Imperial Century." From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. Melding Chinese and Western influences, Hong Kong has long defied easy categorization. John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Critical Issues in World and International History
Condition
New
Weight
447g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742534223
SKU
V9780742534223
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About John M. Carroll
John M. Carroll is associate professor of history at Saint Louis University.
Reviews for A Concise History of Hong Kong
A fine balance between substance and readability.
Sino-Western Cultural Relations Journal
Carroll . . . offers a cogent synthetic history from the 1840s Opium War to the present, with references geared to English-language readers. . . . Clearly written [and] accessible, especially for students working with English-language sources. . . . Recommended.
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Sino-Western Cultural Relations Journal
Carroll . . . offers a cogent synthetic history from the 1840s Opium War to the present, with references geared to English-language readers. . . . Clearly written [and] accessible, especially for students working with English-language sources. . . . Recommended.
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This is an ... Read more