Concise History of Hong Kong (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780742534216)

When the British occupied the tiny island of Hong Kong during the First Opium War, the Chinese empire was well into its decline, while Great Britain was already in the second decade of its legendary "Imperial Century." From this collision of empires arose a city that continues to intrigue observers. Melding Chinese and Western influences, Hong Kong has long defied easy categorization. John M. Carroll's engrossing and accessible narrative explores the remarkable history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The book explores Hong Kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where Chinese history, British colonial history, and world history intersect. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of Hong Kong's reintegration with China, and significant developments and challenges since 1997.

Author: John M. Carroll
ISBN-10: 0742534219
ISBN-13: 9780742534216
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2007
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.34w x 0.83d