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Nations Out of Empires

European Nationalism and the Transformation of Asia

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  • © 2001

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Authors:
  1. Harry G Gelber

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

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  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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About this book

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.

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

Authors and Affiliations

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

    Harry G Gelber

About the author

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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