This publication narrates a history of Hong Kong from its inception as a British colony until its handover to the Chinese governance, by looking into its social and economic developments within this period spanning 150 years. Accompanied by a hundred and so illustrations, including historic photographs, portraits of governors, and maps, this volume traces a dynamic history of the city.

Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. 

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Onsite

Location code
REF.CAN (Hong Kong Room)
Language

English

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Publication/Creation date

1991

No of pages

362

ISBN / ISSN

9780195849974

No of copies

1

Content type

monograph

Chapter headings

Introduction

The Origins of Confrontation

First Clashes

The Treaty of Nanjing

Early Hong Kong

Governor Davies - One Against All

Early Victoria - Fabric and Society

Governor Bonham

Bowring's War with China

Consolidation under Robinson

The Growth of Chinese Institutions, and the Problems of Education

MacDonnell and the Lawless 'Depot'

Colonial Appeasement

Mt Hennessy's Proceedings

Public Health, and the Blockade

Constitutional Reform, and the Legalization of Opium

Plague, and the New Territories Acquired

The First Two Decades of the New Century

Inter-War Years - The Twenties

Inter-War Years - The Thirties

Invasion and Occupation

Rehabilitation and Transformation

Population, Housing, and Education

Growth of an Industrial Giant

Corruption and the ICAC

Final Years

An Illustrated History of Hong Kong
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An Illustrated History of Hong Kong