Decolonisation The British Experience Since 1945
Decolonisation: The British Experience Since 1945 by Nicholas J. White, published by Routledge in 2014, offers an updated overview of the process of British decolonisation. This 211-page edition presents a concise narrative of the decline of the British Empire, which transitioned from a global presence at the end of World War II to a significant reduction in its dependencies by the mid-1960s. The book addresses the complexities of colonial wars, international relations, and the emergence of anti-colonial nationalism, providing a framework for understanding this pivotal period in history.
Readers will find a synthesis of recent scholarly approaches to the topic, with Dr. White examining British imperial decline through various lenses, including shifts in overseas policy and the geopolitical dynamics influenced by the USA and USSR. The text is supplemented with tools such as maps, a chronology of independence, and an extensive bibliography, making it a valuable resource for students and those interested in economic history and the broader context of European decolonisation. This edition is designed to facilitate engagement with primary sources, enhancing the understanding of the historical debates surrounding the end of the British Empire.
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This updated Seminar Study provides an overview of the process of British decolonisation. The eclipse of the British Empire has been one of the central features of post-war international history. At the end of the Second World War the empire still spanned the globe and yet by the mid-1960s most of Britain’s major dependencies had achieved independence.
Concisely and accessibly, the book introduces students to this often dramatic story of colonial wars and emergencies, and fraught international relations. Although a relatively recent phenomenon, the end of the British Empire continues to spawn a lively and voluminous historical debate.
Dr. White provides a synthesis of recent approaches, specially updated and expanded for this edition, by looking at the demise of British imperial power from three main perspectives the shifting emphases of British overseas policy the rise of populist, anti-colonial nationalism the international political, strategic, and economic environment dominated by the USA and the USSR.
The book also examines the British experience within the context of European decolonisation as a whole. Supporting the text are a range of useful tools, including maps, a chronology of independence, a guide to the main characters involved, and an extensive bibliography (specially expanded for the new edition. Decolonisation: the British Experience since 1945 is ideal for students and interested readers at all levels, providing a diverse range of primary sources and the tools to unlock them.
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