Nations Out of Empires

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Introduction

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 1-5

3. The Asian Order

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 6-18

4. Explorers, Soldiers, Priests and Traders

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 19-52

5. Nationalism and Revolution in Europe

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 53-88

6. From Trade to Empire

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 89-112

7. Imperial Apotheosis

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 113-149

8. Imitation and Rejection

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 150-192

9. Decolonization as Aftermath

   • Harry G Gelber

   Pages 193-211

10. Concluding Ironies

    • Harry G Gelber

    Pages 212-224

11. Back Matter

    Pages 225-263

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In this book, Harry Gelber examines centuries of colonial interaction and argues for a close link between revolution in 18th century Europe and the development of Asian nationalism from the 19th Century onwards. The author reviews how adoption of European industrial and financial practices encouraged an adoption of European ideologies in general. Asia became attracted by liberal principles particularly that of national self-determination and decolonization. The effect was to change the future balance of international power.

• bibliography
• colonization
• decolonization
• empire
• Europe
• nation
• revolution

'...a work of commanding historical synthesis...it will serve well the concerns of general reader and academic...' - Fred Halliday, International History Review

• Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

  Harry G Gelber

HARRY GELBER is a Professor of History and Political Science and Visiting Research Fellow at the Asian Research Centre, London School of Economics. His publications include Australia, Britain and the EEC, 1961-1963; National Power, Security and Economic Uncertainty and Sovereignty Through Interdependence.

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