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File Size: 1633 KB
Print Length: 356 pages
Publisher: I.B.Tauris; 1 edition (July 30, 2007)
Publication Date: July 30, 2007
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B007VPMQ8G
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This history is well balanced, thoroughly researched and very readable. It covers the period from the Opium Wars when the British obtained the rocky island referred to as "fragrant harbour" (Hong Kong) to the handover of one of the world's preeminent trading and financial centres to the PRC. The strength of the text is that it makes very clear that Hong Kong's existence was a function of the relative power of China and Britain. As China disintegrated in the 19th Century and European powers took little pieces for themselves, Britain was the leading European in the area, and (after serving itself) even sought to protect China against its European competitors. When the costs of World War II and the Japanese Empire broke the back of Europe's colonies in Asia, a new chapter began in Hong Kong as well. Prof. Tsang shows a Hong Kong that somewhat resembles the United States in that it is a refuge for immigrants from troubled foreign countries, although in the case of Hong Kong almost everyone came from China. Tsang does not shy away from depicting the racist and elitist practices of Victorian England towards the Chinese refugees who made up Hong Kong's population, but stresses that what the colonial masters had to offer (particularly the rule of law and civil service) was much better than what these people could expect from their Chinese homeland. This portrait of the people of Hong Kong is extremely sympathetic, even endearing. They appear as enterprising refugees who had no real power to defend themselves against either Imperial Britain or Communist China except making Hong Kong such a special (and wealthy) place that the power current overshadowing them would look favorably to giving them space to breathe. This is not only a captivating and informative history, but also an excellent study of colonies generally and culture: it shows how and the extent to which a Western economy and society can develop in a culture that remains completely Chinese.
This is an extremely thorough history of Hong Kong which can make the reading a bit tedious at times, but always informative. Not only is the book well researched, but I believe that the narrative is very well woven on top of the details. Tsang does a good job of explaining the rise of Hong Kong in the context of a weak China, especially in the run up to WWII without burdening the reader with an excessive amount of Chinese history (which, although fascinating, would dilute the story of Hong Kong).
I thoroughly enjoyed reading through this in-depth review of Hong Kongs history from the very beginnings to the handover. The author is describing events accurately and impartially without much judgment. It would be great if an update would also contain the more recent history after the handover and some of the turbulence that followed (since these are rooted in the basic law and democratization legacy mindset)
As we travel, I like to read the history of a country or area before we go there. I find that it is difficult to find a factual history that is easy to read, let alone enjoyable.Tsang has a writing style that makes history interesting. He discusses the roles of Chinese government, the British government and the Chinese who immigrate to Hong Kong. He also has a very good understanding of the role of government and the economic forces at work.He is very objective and does not have an "agenda".I feel that this book has given me a very accurate description of the history of Hong Kong and will make our trip to Hong Kong, on which we leave in three days, much more enjoyable.
Good overview of Hong Kong's political history with a focus on the 1997 handover. I read this while visiting and enjoyed seeing a lot of the places mentioned such as the ICAC building. Where this book lacks is in the social and cultural aspect. I'm still looking for a good book with a cultural focus.
This does have a odd timeline where it jumps from different times back and forth a bit. I would have preferred a more straight line. It was a good read and I learned a lot of interesting things. It is very much written in a textbook like style and has some other odd writing quirks. Overall it was very enjoyable to learn more about the city and its crazy history.
It is a great read for anyone interested in the unique history of Hong Kong, from its beginning as a small fishing island to the international city that it is today. It provides a clear picture of its history of colonization and how that affected its economy, politics and culture. It was engaging from beginning to end.
It provides a complete history of Hong Kong since the 19th century in just one volume. Very impartial on difficult issues. It provides a lot of information and very good analysis. I would like to find something more about the economics of Hong Kong and some tables or graphs but statistical data, but I understand quite well that the content of the chapters fulfills completely the expectations of the title.
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