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- catalog abstract "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 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 nationalism 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 decolonization reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post-Britannic years.".
- catalog contributor b10916185.
- catalog coverage "Commonwealth countries History 20th century.".
- catalog coverage "Great Britain Colonies Administration History 20th century.".
- catalog coverage "Great Britain Colonies History 20th century.".
- catalog created "1998.".
- catalog date "1998".
- catalog date "1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1998.".
- catalog description "In this comprehensive new 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 nationalism 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 decolonization reconsidered, revealing an association displaying surprising vigour in its post-Britannic years.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-145) and index.".
- catalog description "Maps: The British Empire in 1946 -- Commonwealth Members, 1997 -- Table of independence dates -- Introduction: The Empire in 1946 and Decolonization -- pt. I. When did the British Empire fall? 1. The Dominion Model. 2. The Attlee Government's Decisions of 1947-8. 3. The Ambiguous Fifties. 4. Macmillan and the 'Wind of Change', 1957-63. 5. Wilson and the Withdrawal from East-of-Suez, 1966-76. 6. Closing the Files on the Pacific, Caribbean and Southern Africa -- pt. II. Why did the British Empire fall? 7. The Metropolitan Dimension. 8. The Global Dimension. 9. The Colonial Dimension -- pt. III. How did the British Empire fall? 10. Transfers of Power. 11. Republics in the Commonwealth.".
- catalog 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.".
- catalog extent "xii, 157 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0312213077".
- catalog identifier "0333644379 (Macmillan)".
- catalog isPartOf "British history in perspective".
- catalog issued "1998".
- catalog issued "1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : St. Martin's Press,".
- catalog spatial "Commonwealth countries History 20th century.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain Colonies Administration History 20th century.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain Colonies History 20th century.".
- catalog subject "909/.0971241 21".
- catalog subject "DA18 .M366 1998".
- catalog subject "Decolonization.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Maps: The British Empire in 1946 -- Commonwealth Members, 1997 -- Table of independence dates -- Introduction: The Empire in 1946 and Decolonization -- pt. I. When did the British Empire fall? 1. The Dominion Model. 2. The Attlee Government's Decisions of 1947-8. 3. The Ambiguous Fifties. 4. Macmillan and the 'Wind of Change', 1957-63. 5. Wilson and the Withdrawal from East-of-Suez, 1966-76. 6. Closing the Files on the Pacific, Caribbean and Southern Africa -- pt. II. Why did the British Empire fall? 7. The Metropolitan Dimension. 8. The Global Dimension. 9. The Colonial Dimension -- pt. III. How did the British Empire fall? 10. Transfers of Power. 11. Republics in the Commonwealth.".
- catalog title "British decolonization, 1946-1997 : when, why, and how did the British Empire fall? / W. David McIntyre.".
- catalog type "text".