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A History of Hong Kong

Monday, December 31st, 2007

A History of Hong KongThis is a one-volume history of Hong Kong, revised and updated in time for the handover to China in June 1997. It evokes the place and the characters of those who shaped it, from its buccaneering origins to its post-war growth.
Author : A History of Hong Kong by Frank Welsh
Published by : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN Number : 638871
Price : £8.70
Humanities, Arts & Music > History

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White Mughals

Monday, December 31st, 2007

White MughalsFrom the early 16th century to the eve of the Indian Mutiny, the “white Mughals” who wore local dress and adopted Indian ways were a source of embarrassment to successive colonial administrations. This book uncovers a world unexplored by history, and places at its centre a tale of betrayal.
Author : White Mughals by William Dalrymple
Published by : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN Number : 6550967
Price : £6.69
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Sahib

Monday, December 31st, 2007

SahibFrom the author of “Tommy and Redcoat”, the history of the British soldier in India from Clive to the end of empire considered to be the jewel in Britain’s imperial crown. This story explains to us why soldiers of the Raj had joined the army, how they got to India and what they made of it when they arrived.
Author : Sahib by Richard Holmes
Published by : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN Number : 7137540
Price : £6.69
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Edge of Empire

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Edge of EmpireOffers an alternative history of the British Empire. This book delves into the stories behind artefacts to uncover the lives of collectors in India and Egypt who lived on the frontiers of European empire. It tells a story about the making of European empires, ones that break away from the grand narratives of power, exploitation, and resistance.
Author : Edge of Empire by Maya Jasanoff
Published by : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN Number : 718011
Price : £6.02
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