Crises of Empire - Decolonization and Europe's Imperial States (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

"Crises of Empire" offers a comprehensive and uniquely comparative analysis of the history of decolonization in the British, French and Dutch empires. By comparing the processes of decolonization across three of the major modern empires, from the aftermath of the First World War to the late 20th century, the authors are able to analyse decolonization as a long-term process. They explore significant changes to the international system, shifting popular attitudes to colonialism and the economics of empire.This new edition incorporates the latest developments in the historiography, as well as: - Increased coverage of the Belgian and Portuguese empires- New introductions to each of the three main parts, offering some background and context to British, French and Dutch decolonization- More coverage of cultural aspects of decolonization, exploring empire 'from below'- A new glossary, explaining key termsThis new edition of "Crises of Empire" is essential reading for all students of imperial history and decolonization. In particular, it will be welcomed by those who are interested in taking a comparative approach, putting the history of decolonization in a pan-European framework.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2015
Authors:	Martin Thomas • Bob Moore • Larry Butler
Dimensions:	244 x 169 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	480
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4725-2642-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4725-2642-2
Barcode:	9781472526427

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