Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #293998 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

Customer Reviews

Undergraduates in History
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.

End of the Empire
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.

White Power!
I found this a very accessible and informed introduction to the subject of decolonisation. Dr White presents his thesis clearly and convincigly. Best of all, he avoids the over-simplfication and ommission that has undermined works by other authors in this area. Highly recommended.