British decolonization, 1946-1997 : when, why and how did the British Empire fall?
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British decolonization, 1946-1997 : when, why and how did the British Empire fall?
（British history in perspective）
Macmillan, 1998
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-145) and index
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: hard ISBN 9780333644379
Description
The sudden demise of arguably the world's greatest empire in the years following World War II was a momentous event in global history. After nearly four centuries of colonial activity, the British relinquished their empire in a little more than 20 years. In this survey, David McIntyre narrates the sequence of decolonization, summarizes the historical controversies surrounding its causes, and considers what was distinctive about the way events unfolded. The author argues that although colonial self-government had a long pedigree going back to the American colonies (and Dominion status had become a peaceful evolutionary route to independence), the upsurge of colonial nationalisms after 1945 meant that policy-makers were overtaken by events. The great speed at which the numerous dependencies in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific were relinquished is analyzed and the Commonwealth since decolonization reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post Britannic years.
Table of Contents
Maps - Table of Independence Dates - Preface - Introduction - PART ONE: WHEN DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL? - The Dominions Model - The Attlee Government's Decisions, 1947-48 - The Ambiguous Fifties - Macmillan and the 'Wind of Change', 1959-63 - Wilson and the Withdrawal from East-of-Suez - Closing the Files on the Pacific, Caribbean and Southern Africa - PART TWO: WHY DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL? - The Metropolitan Dimension - The Global Dimension - The Colonial Dimension - PART THREE: HOW DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL? - Transfers of Power - Republics in the Commonwealth - The Commonwealth: Disillusionment, Detachment and Re-discovery - Conclusion - Notes
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: pbk ISBN 9780333644386
Description
The sudden demise of arguably the world's greatest empire in the years following the Second World War was a momentous event in global history. After nearly four centuries of colonial activity, the British relinquished their empire in a little more than twenty years.
In this comprehensive new survey, David McIntyre narrates the sequence of decolonisation, summarises the historical controversies surrounding its causes, and considers what was distinctive about the way events unfolded. The author argues that although colonial self-government had a long pedigree going back to the American colonies (and Dominion status had become a peaceful evolutionary route to independence), the upsurge of colonial nationalisms after 1945 meant that policy-makers were overtaken by events. The great speed at which the numerous dependencies in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific were relinquished is analysed and the Commonwealth since decolonisation reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post-Britannic years.
Table of Contents
Maps.- Table of Independence Dates.- Preface.- Introduction.- PART ONE: WHEN DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL?.- The Dominions Model.- The Attlee Government's Decisions, 1947-48.- The Ambiguous Fifties.- Macmillan and the 'Wind of Change', 1959-63.- Wilson and the Withdrawal from East-of-Suez.- Closing the Files on the Pacific, Caribbean and Southern Africa.- PART TWO: WHY DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL?.- The Metropolitan Dimension.- The Global Dimension.- The Colonial Dimension.- PART THREE: HOW DID THE BRITISH EMPIRE FALL?.- Transfers of Power.- Republics in the Commonwealth.- The Commonwealth: Disillusionment, Detachment and Re-discovery.- Conclusion.- Notes.
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