Longman Companion to European Decolonisation in the Twentieth Century (Longman Companions To History) - Hardcover

This volume contains essential facts and figures relating to European decolonization in the 20th century. Containing biographies of the leading figures it takes each European empire in turn and offers a detailed chronology of the process of decolonization in the individual states.

A valuable reference tool which brings together, in one single volume, all the essential facts and figures relating to European decolonization in the 20th century. The author has taken each European empire (British, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Belgian and Italian) and provided a detailed chronology of the process of decolonization in the individual states. Supporting material includes: biographies of all leading players, a glossary of well over 20 entries, detailed guide to further reading, and maps.