Britain's Declining Empire

The Road to Decolonisation, 1918-1968

Autoren

• Ronald Hyam

Parameter

Seitenzahl

484 Seiten

Lesezeit

17 Stunden

• Britische Literatur
• Geschichte
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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Focusing on the political dynamics of decolonization, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of British policymaking from 1918 to 1968. It highlights the challenges faced by the British Empire during and after World War II, emphasizing the shift in power dynamics and international pressures that led to the gradual dismantling of colonial rule. Through case studies from India to Swaziland, it examines key events and figures, including Churchill and Wilson, making it a vital resource for understanding the complexities of empire and its decline.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover