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.
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