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The book explores the interplay between British colonial policies in Hong Kong and Cyprus during the Cold War, focusing on the strategies employed to counteract the influence of powerful communist parties. It delves into how colonial authorities navigated cultural and ideological conflicts, revealing the complexities of their socio-political investments and repressive measures. This comparative study highlights the challenges faced by British policymakers in balancing effective governance with the realities of anti-colonial sentiment, providing insights into the broader dynamics of imperialism during a pivotal historical period.
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Britains Cold War in Cyprus and Hong Kong, Christopher Sutton
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Britains Cold War in Cyprus and Hong Kong
- Subtitle
- A Conflict of Empires
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Sutton
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9783319334905
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The book explores the interplay between British colonial policies in Hong Kong and Cyprus during the Cold War, focusing on the strategies employed to counteract the influence of powerful communist parties. It delves into how colonial authorities navigated cultural and ideological conflicts, revealing the complexities of their socio-political investments and repressive measures. This comparative study highlights the challenges faced by British policymakers in balancing effective governance with the realities of anti-colonial sentiment, providing insights into the broader dynamics of imperialism during a pivotal historical period.