As a result, books on hong kong that were written before the. A modern history of hong kong is clearly written and easily read. Carroll concludes by exploring the legacies of colonial rule, the consequences of hong kong s reintegration with china, and significant developments and challenges since 1997. He has published a dozen books and over 65 refereed articles and chapters in books that have changed the way we look at the history of modern china. Nothing wrong with school history textbooks reflecting chinese view. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Full of colour and incident, a childhood memoir that is also a history of hong kong in the 20th century. Pages in category novels set in hong kong the following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
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 worlds preeminent trading and financial centres to the prc. The local public libraries hold copies of all the popular books about hong kong s history. We have over 3 million books available for you to buy online, in thousands of categories and deliver to both hong kong and macau. Here are some ideas of where to look if youre interested in hong kong s history. Hong kong is a city in its own class, where tradition and culture have merged full speed with modernity and international influences. Discover the best hong kong history in best sellers. For a printable version of the book list, click here. Under the purview of the leisure and cultural services department of the hksarg, it is the largest public library in the hong kong public libraries system in terms of floor areas, library services and with the most comprehensive collection. While im not a military history buff, i thought i could learn more about hong kong before and during the war. A brief history of protest in posthandover hong kong. Impending changes in the political status of hong kong have in recent years brought about considerable interest in hong kong studies.
The erstwhile neighbour kai tak airport hong kong memory. The bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. Discounts are available for commercial purchase by local and overseas bookshops and bookdealers, please call 852 2724 9076 or fax to 852 2724 9090 or. It is a vibrant cultural and financial center of chinese society. Fiction or nonfiction they should transport the reader to an era during hong kong s development to help us understand the islands fascinating history. Looking back at hong kong 50 years ago susan blumbergkason. Oct 21, 2014 the bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. It is more than a city actually, being an archipelago of some 235 rocks and islands attendant upon a squat mountainous peninsula. The world of kong is a flawless book, created by the ever talented weta workshop who created the special effects for king kong and the lord of the rings movies and forwarded by none other than peter jackson, the book is a complete and riveting guide to the world of skull island. Historical hong kong this is a list of historical novels, memoirs and nonfiction books set primarily in hong kong throughout the centuries to present day. This book is about the history of hong kong, from the earliest time that hong kong apepeople were known to exist which is about 4000bc. Here at expedia, were committed to helping you find cheap flights to xinjiang that wont break the bank. Its name means fragrant harbor in chinese, but it could also mean city of change.
This history is well balanced, thoroughly researched and very readable. Just designate your ideal travel dates now to view the best specials on airfare in xinjiang. It has subsidiaries in countries such as canada, the peoples republic of china, hong kong, malaysia, united kingdom and taiwan. Five books that explain the hong kong protests financial times. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, hong kong then and now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from victoria harbour, the hong kong club and the star ferry to kowloon walled city, chek lap kok airport and the gleaming skyscrapers of. Chinese temples in hong kong are a part of the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region. Hong kong was first captured on camera when the british arrived to lay claim to its fragrant harbour in 1841. Despite the very active publication of academic works and general books about hong kong in the last few years, there is still a need for a good scholarly general history which takes account of overall changes in hong kong s politics, society, external relations. Hong kong china history siege, 1941 exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Hong kong, special administrative region of china, located to the east of the pearl river estuary on the south coast of china. From old to new, this hong kong city tour will excite your senses, pique your curiosity, and leave you fascinated at how it has transitioned so seamlessly.
Popular holdings, commonly called popular, is a singaporebased company that publishes, distributes, and retails chinese and english language books. It is not a detailed treatise, but rather a colorful broadbrush. Welcome to the largest online bookstore in hong kong. Book depository is the worlds most international online bookstore offering over 20 million books with free delivery worldwide.
Welcome to hong kong book centre online swindon books. It is located at the intersection of moreton terrace and causeway road in causeway bay. See also whats at wikipedia, your library, or elsewhere. Hong kong is governed under the basic law as approved in 1990 by the national peoples congress of china. Wherever i went, the air was redolent with the smells of. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open books.
Food shortages impel many residents to flee to mainland china. It is our hope that not only will anthropologists find. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The closeups reveal unexpected details and tell their own stories about life in turn of the.
About 90% of the population practice traditional chinese religions, and some 10% are christian. You can view a list of all subpages under the book main page not including the book main page itself, regardless of whether theyre categorized, here. Hidden details in historic hong kong photos revealed in. Looking back at hong kong 50 years ago january 17, 2012 by susan blumbergkason 10 comments if youve been following this site much, youll notice i love anniversaries. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Book your flights with royal jordanian in simple and easy steps from this page. Historian david bellis selected the photos from more than 15,000 on his blog gwulo. A brief history of protest in posthandover hong kong time. A collection offered by sino united electronic publishing ltd. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
A stinging critique of hong kong and its british elite in the dying days of colonial rule, kowloon tong is a typically gripping theroux novel stringing together inept british families, corrupt mainland businessmen and the shadowy streets of the hong kong crime world. So it was a nice surprise to learn that the book is not just an account of the japanese invasion, but more of a comprehensive history of 20th century hong kong. Aug 20, 2010 buy a history of hong kong 2rev ed by frank welsh isbn. The retail outlets are strategically located in prime business and residential districts. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Aug 15, 2007 this history of hong kong from its occupation by the british in 1841 to its return to chinese sovereignty in 1997 includes the foundation of modern hong kong. At the time of lams abduction, banned books were everywhere in hong kong, sold throughout the city at bigbox retailers, specialized cafes and.
The art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but. The book takes us on a journey through much of southeast asia. In view of the latest situation of covid19, library facilities including hong kong central library and the six major libraries city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library reopened earlier this month will be temporarily closed starting from march 23 monday. Books set in hong kong 167 books goodreads share book. When it comes to searching for flights to xinjiang that align your expectations and agenda, look no further than our selection right here. A must read for the foodies out there, this beautiful hardcover book pays tribute to traditional cantonese food and culture.
Hong kong s educational institutions include the univ. Lee is a recent novel that is also set in hong kong. Add it to the list, sophie, we use these lists as aide memoirs as to what to read next and having just checked out the blurb on the piano teacher, that might just be the one i go for next. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong. Best fiction and nonfiction books, novels and memoirs that take place primarily in the city of hong kong. The approach seems balanced, and it is obvious when in a few places tsang takes positions which he realises are disputed. Hong kong was a british possession for decades until it rejoined china in 1997. Journal of the hong kong branch of the royal asiatic society 17. The top ten books set in hong kong time out hong kong. They look neat, sure, but they are not our focus here. Buy a history of hong kong 2rev ed by frank welsh isbn. This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. If you are looking for a complete history of the colonization of hong kong with details in areas like economic development, external policy, social development, from 1841 to 1997, then this book.
The first thing you will see when you walk into the hong kong museum of history is a few old rocks. Jan morris, hong kong 1997 in its last days under british rule, jan morris explores hong kongs complex past, present and future. If a page of the book isnt showing here, please add text bookcat to the end of the page concerned. Spend a minute or an hour and discover the ancient rituals, festivals and traditions still practiced today.
This musthave coffee table book highlights the diversity of the food in the hong kong and reveals a little more about the citys fascinating food culture youll even learn the five origins of dim sum. Chief executive says people are overreacting to governmentappointed panels opposition to description of hong kongs 1997 shift from british. Simply toys hk a simply toys shop, central, hong kong. The hong kong government declared early in the year that the construction of chek lap kok airport would be held in abeyance owing to financial difficulty and the uncertain future of hong kong. If im in tsim sha tsui and have some free time, i like to visit the reference library at the hong kong. The book explores hong kong as a place with a unique identity, yet also a crossroads where chinese history, british colonial history, and world history intersect. The aim of this bibliography is to facilitate research on hong kong by categorizing selected academic publications on the culture and society of hong kong. Residents homepage onestop portal of the hong kong.
Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat. Hong kong stories is a not for profit society dedicated to the art of storytelling. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since from its rapid expansion as a crown colony to its handover to china in 1997 and its present status as one of the worlds leading international financial centres. For a printable version of this poster, click here. Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million books we use cookies to give you the best possible experience. List of books and articles about hong kong history online. This book is a history of hong kong international school on the occasion of its 40th year of educating and serving in hong kong. This is a great book to fill in all those gaps on how hong kong grew into its country state status. History of hong kongabout this book wikibooks, open.
Jun 19, 2018 these charming illustrations, coupled with saseks witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. Ari larissa heinrich contributes an english translation of qiu miaojins archival student film, which was based on her awardwinning story a carnival of ghosts. Tsang offers a mix of narrative and analysis, and covers social and economic history as well as politics. Before moving to hong kong, he was professor of the modern history of china at the school of oriental and african studies, university of london. Dive into some of hong kong s most fascinating streets, temples, clan villages and more all on foot. Hong kong central library is the largest library in hong kong, flagship library of hong kong public libraries hkpl and used as hong kong public library headquarters, functioning as the territorys national library. We charge by the weight of the order and not by the number of books. Tsang offers a mix of narrative and analysis, and covers social and economic history. An excellent book on the history and development of hong kong. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The hong kong central library was established in 2001.
Le carres the honourable schoolboy for some historical background. It is located at the intersection of moreton terrace. List of books and articles about hong kong history. City of protest by antony dapiran is an accessible, colourful book that traces hong kongs history of dissent from the 1967 riots to the territorys. The equal opportunities commission has responded to an enquiry by hong wrong, stating the eoc believes that educational material should reflect diversity, cultural values, customs, lifestyles and the social realities of hong kong. This category contains pages that are part of the history of hong kong book. The book is an excellent thriller outright, but is also an insight into the uncertainty hong kong felt at the impending hong kong handover. He sent in several old family photos, and asked for help finding out where they were taken. Suep through the hyread ebookplatform, comprising chinese books that are mainly published in hong kong, covering children books for paired reading, literature and fiction, as well as books on business and economics, household knowledge, social sciences, technology and medicines, language learning, education. Commercial and foreign banks, as well as banks of issue and a banking. It is our hope that not only will anthropologists find this compilation useful, but also anyone who is interested in understanding more about hong kong will find this a handy reference. Powerful clans, walled villages, marauding bandits and a former lawless enclave these are just some the places you can explore on foot in asias world city.