Companion Decolonization: The Routledge Companion to Decolonization (Routledge Companions to History)

The decolonization of the European colonies in Africa and Asia was perhaps the most important historical process of the 20th century. Within less than two decades from 1947 to the mid-1960s several colonial empires disappeared and scores of new nations became independent. Altogether it had taken more than three centuries to expand and consolidate these empires, yet it took less than twenty years for colonialism to become an anachronism. This essential companion to the process of decolonization includes thematic chapters as well as a detailed chronology, a thorough glossary, biographies of key figures, suggestions for further reading, maps and a guide to sources. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific this guide explores: DT The global context for decolonization DT Nationalism and the rise of resistance movements DT Resistance by white settlers to moves towards independence DT Hong Kong and Macau and decolonization in the late 20th century DT Debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of "development" projects and aid DT The legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military An invaluable resource for anyone interested in of the colonial and post-colonial eras, this volume is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the 20th century. This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization – perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes: thematic chapters a detailed chronology and thorough glossary biographies of key figures maps. Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores: the global context for decolonization nationalism and the rise of resistance movements resistance by white settlers and moves towards independence Hong Kong and Macau, and decolonization in the late twentieth century debates surrounding neo-colonialism, and the rise of ‘development'projects and aid the legacy of colonialism in law, education, administration and the military. With suggestions for further reading, and a guide to sources, this is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras, and is an indispensable guide to the reshaping of the world in the twentieth century. Book Cover Half-Title Series-Title Title Copyright Contents Maps Preface Introduction I Chronology, background, historiography Chronology Background: The phases of European imperialism Historiography II Themes The context of decolonization The end of colonial empires in Asia The Arab world: From the fertile crescent to the sahara The 'Wind of change' in Black Africa White settlers in Africa: Resistance to decolonization Indian labour and the sugar colonies: Mauritius, guyana and fiji The commonwealth caribbean: From exploitation to dependency A diehard empire: Portugal in Asia and Africa The pacific Islands: Small nations at sea The legacy of colonial rule From colonialism to neocolonialism III Sources, names and terms Guide to sources and secondary reading Biographies of African, Asian and caribbean leaders Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Part of "Companions to History" series, this title serves as a companion to the process of decolonization - perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. It examines decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, it is suitable for students and scholars of the colonial and post-colonial eras Part of a series, this companion examines decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, and provides comprehensive coverage of this broad and complex area. This resource is a useful guide to the reshaping of the world in the 20th century Dietmar Rothermund. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 325-354) And Index.