| Description |
xvi, 140 pages : maps. ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Historical Association studies |
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Historical Association studies.
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| Contents |
1. The British Empire: Asia -- 2. The British Empire: Africa -- 3. The British Empire: Outposts -- 4. The Commonwealth -- 5. The French Empire -- 6. The Empires of the Smaller European Powers -- 7. The Russian Empire |
| Summary |
"This book charts the decolonization of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean from 1945 to the present day, analysing the ways in which countries separated themselves from the control of the European Powers. The author provides a concise historiographical survey of decolonization, placing the last days of the empire in the context of long-term international developments."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1985 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Decolonization.
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|
Historiography.
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History, Modern -- 1945-1989.
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| Author |
Historical Association (Great Britain)
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| LC no. |
99033570 |
| ISBN |
0631216022 |
|
0631218041 |
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