A Modern History of Hong Kong: 1841-1997, Paperback - Steve Tsang

This major history of Hong Kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism. The story b...

Challenging celebratory histories of the British legal regime in Hong Kong, this book uses archival sources to revisit political censorship. It sho...

Explores the history of Hong Kong from the early 1800s through the post-1997 handover, when this former colony became a Special Administrative Regi...

Between 1949 and 1997, Hong Kong transformed from a struggling British colonial outpost into a global financial capital. Made in Hong Kong delivers...

DescriptionChinese medicine has a rich history that has only been made more complex by its integration with "Western" biomedicine. Legitimization o...

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A comprehensive overview on the architecture of Hong Kong's transformative period featuring more than 300 buildings, with detailed background infor...

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DescriptionThis book gives an account of Hong Kong's medical and health development from the Second World War to the present day, investigates how ...

Evocative, funny and full of life, this is a beautifully written and well observed childhood memoir of growing up in colonial Hong Kong shortly aft...

Reducere. Ninety-nine years of colonial rule are ending as the British prepare to hand over Hong Kong to China. For Betty Mullard and her son, Bunt, it doesn...

Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor(s): Michael SheridanNumber of pages: 480Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 33Cover type: Paper...

Four years of fear: escapes, resistance, internment, occupation and finally - liberation. Philip Cracknell brings his unrivalled knowledge of Hong ...

Reducere. Pirates, plagues, pistols, and poisons: with adventure of all varieties, this is a rollicking journey into colonial Hong Kong. A collection of hist...

Reducere. Following the success of his New York Times bestseller, CUBA, Stephen Coonts once again combines masterful storytelling with a frighteningly plausi...

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Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preser...

Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersAuthor(s): Michael SheridanIllustration(s): 16 col platesNumber of pages: 512Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 1...

Reducere. Hong Kong without Us is a decentralized book of revolutionary poetry. Drawn directly from the voices of Hong Kong during its anti-extradition prote...

This textbook offers a reader-friendly overview of Hong Kong's legal system, covering both the origins in British law and the application of the Ba...

Description"A passionate, important study of the current affairs of a volatile region."-- Kirkus Reviews starred review The rise of Hong Kong is th...

Brings the hyper-kinetic, bullet-spraying, demon-slaying, kung-fu-fighting action of Hong Kong movies and Asian cinema to the wargames tabletop.Pub...

In this new edition, Tim Summers brings his analysis of the politics of Hong Kong fully up to date and discusses the ramifications for the city of ...

Reducere. At seven years old, Martin Booth found himself with all of Hong Kong at his feet when his father was posted there in 1952. This is his memoir of th...

Antiquarian interest in the Roman period mosaics of Britain began in the 16th century. This book is the first to explore responses and attitudes to...

Rosemary Wakeman's original survey text comprehensively explores modern European urban history from 1815 to the present day. It provides a journey ...

Reducere. About the AuthorLeo F. Goodstadt is an honorary fellow of the University of Hong Kong. He was head of the Hong Kong government's Central Policy Uni...

DescriptionBold Venture tells the nearly forgotten story of the American airmen who flew perilous combat missions over Hong Kong during the Second ...

Publisher: Text PublishingAuthor(s): Louisa LimNumber of pages: 320Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 153 x 234 x 23Cover type: Paperback / softback...

At the end of the Second World War, Hong Kong lived up to its description as "the barren island." It had few natural resources, its trade and infra...

A charming look at felines in a range of quirky and atmospheric shops in Hong Kong.Illustrations: 90 Illustrations, color

DescriptionINSIGHT GUIDES EXPLORE HONG KONGLet us guide you on every step of your travels...Focused travel guides featuring the very best routes an...

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Reducere. This is the compelling story of the life of internationally acclaimed cello virtuoso, Yo-Yo Ma, from the cradle to his entering Harvard University ...

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Reducere. DescriptionFour Steps to Flow introduces a groundbreaking way of approaching life. Challenging our fundamental understanding of head versus heart, ...