Crises of Empire: Decolonization and Europe's Imperial States - Softcover

Thomas, Martin; Moore, Bob; Butler, L. J.

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9781472530257: Crises of Empire: Decolonization and Europe's Imperial States

Synopsis

Crises of Empire offers a comprehensive and uniquely comparative analysis of the history of decolonization in the British, French and Dutch empires. By comparing the processes of decolonization across three of the major modern empires, from the aftermath of the First World War to the late 20th century, the authors are able to analyse decolonization as a long-term process. They explore significant changes to the international system, shifting popular attitudes to colonialism and the economics of empire.

This new edition incorporates the latest developments in the historiography, as well as:
- Increased coverage of the Belgian and Portuguese empires
- New introductions to each of the three main parts, offering some background and context to British, French and Dutch decolonization
- More coverage of cultural aspects of decolonization, exploring empire 'from below'

This new edition of Crises of Empire is essential reading for all students of imperial history and decolonization. In particular, it will be welcomed by those who are interested in taking a comparative approach, putting the history of decolonization into a pan-European framework.

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About the Authors

Martin Thomas is the former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club, and is currently the Vice-Commodore of the Royal London Yacht Club. He was previously the Watch Officer on board the sail training schooner Sir Winston Churchill. A distinguished surgeon, he has written on topics of emergencies at sea and medical treatment for yachtsmen.

Bob Moore is Professor of Twentieth-Century European History at the University of Sheffield.

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9781472526427: Crises of Empire: Decolonization and Europe's Imperial States

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ISBN 10:  1472526422 ISBN 13:  9781472526427
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2015
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