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A Concise History of Hong Kong

A Concise History of Hong Kong

by John M. Carroll
Hardback
Publication Date: 07/06/2007

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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 book explores Hong Kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where Chinese history, British colonial history, and world history intersect. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of Hong Kong's reintegration with China, and significant developments and challenges since 1997.
ISBN:
9780742534216
9780742534216
Category:
Asian history
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
07-06-2007
Language:
English
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
288
Dimensions (mm):
241x160x21mm
Weight:
0.57kg

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