Concise and accessible, this guide provides an overview of the process of British decolonisation. Dr White syntheses recent historical debate by looking at the demise of British imperial power from three main perspectives: the shifting emphases of British imperial policy; the rise of populist, colonial nationalism, and the international political, strategic, and economic environment dominated by the USA and the USSR. The book also positions the British experience within the context of European decolonisation and contains many documents which have only recently become available. Introducing the reader to the key debates it the ideal introductory text on the subject.
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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must for anyone even remotely interested in the end of the "Bristish Empire". All A-level and undergraduates with a smiddgen of interest in this area of modern history should buy thsi book.
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Although scholarly in tone this is quite an interesting read all the same. Covering the post-war decolonisation in a rather brisk manner it is very readable for a seminar study book.
The negative side to this easy read is that it really isn't quite comprehensive enough. Some of the former colonies recieve few mentions whenever they don't coincide with the auhors intention to find similar traits in the worldwide movements for independence and eventual relinquishments of power. This is great when attempting to study decolonisation throughout the whole of the British Empire but not quite so helpful when attempting to focus on one particular region.
The negative side to this easy read is that it really isn't quite comprehensive enough. Some of the former colonies recieve few mentions whenever they don't coincide with the auhors intention to find similar traits in the worldwide movements for independence and eventual relinquishments of power. This is great when attempting to study decolonisation throughout the whole of the British Empire but not quite so helpful when attempting to focus on one particular region.
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Intelligent, accessible, informative and interesting. This book has enable me to develop an indepth understanding in the roles and responsibilites of colonial powers in recent times. This era of history is of so much importance for us to understand many of the present economic and social conditions that affect us all worldwide.
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