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End of Empires: European Decolonisation, 1919-80 by Gary Thorn (Paperback, 2001)

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This text provides coverage of the theme of decolonization. It assesse s the economic, social and political changes between the European powers and the colonized peoples before 1939, and analyzes the acceleration of decolonization brought about by World War II. Particular detail is given to British and French decolonization, and to the varied approaches of smaller European powers. The title concludes with an examination of interpretations and consequences of decolonization.

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PublisherHodder Education

ISBN-139780340730447

eBay Product ID (ePID)88979301

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Number of Pages144 Pages

Publication NameEnd of Empires: European Decolonisation, 1919-80

LanguageEnglish

SubjectHistory

Publication Year2001

TypeTextbook

AuthorGary Thorn

SeriesAccess to History-Themes

FormatPaperback

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Item Height216 mm

Item Weight208 g

Item Width142 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorGary Thorn

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by hollia0
04 Oct, 2022
A clear and concise treatment of this subject that should enjoy wider readership
A clear and concise treatment of this subject that should enjoy wider readership. The book is clearly set out and well referenced. It is a textbook, so is not filled with anecdotes from either the colonisers or colonised. If you want a "gripe book", this isn't it as it takes a dispassionate approach to issues rather than making much of colonial abuses. Some readers may like this approach useful, others may find it unsympathetic; take your pick! The book is an ideal introduction, albeit, owing to its publication date is not completely at the forefront of the subject and owing to its brevity is far from exhaustive. However, it references larger works, some of which have been produced in more recent editions. Ths style remains a model of clarity. The book clearly shows how varied the experience of decolonisation was from country to country. The reasons for this are clearly set out. The folly of a "one size fits all" approach to how colonialism ended is as false and foolish as such an approach to colonialism itself.
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