Description Crises of Empire offers a comprehensive and uniquely comparative analysis of the history of Decolonization in the British, French and Dutch empires.
Bob Moore is Professor of 20th Century European History at the University of Sheffield, UK..
Butler is Emeritus Reader in History at the University of East Anglia, UK.
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About the Author Martin Thomas is Professor of Imperial History at the University of Exeter, UK.
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.
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.
They explore significant changes to the international system, shifting popular attitudes to colonialism and the economics of empire.
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.
Description Crises of Empire offers a comprehensive and uniquely comparative analysis of the history of Decolonization in the British, French and Dutch empires
