End of Empires : European Decolonisation 1919-80 (Access to History: Themes)

End of Empires : European Decolonisation 1919-80 (Access to History: Themes)

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 132 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780340730447
  • DDC分類 907

Full Description


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.

Contents

Decolonization in historical perspective; from war to depression, 1919-1939; the impact of World War Two; British decolonization in Asia and the Middle East after World War Two; British decolonization in Africa after World War Two; French decolonization after World War Two; contrasting decolonizations - Holland, Belgium and Portugal; interpretations and consequences of decolonization.