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An Outline History of Hong Kong gives a brief and concise account of the history of Hong Kong through descriptions of its ancient history, the origin and development of the question of Hong Kong, the role of Hong Kong in modern Chinese history, the politics, economy, culture and education in the area, and the historical process of the Chinese government's efforts for the recovery of Hong Kong. By revealing history in its true colors through an unbiased approach and a wealth of historical materials, the book will go a long way toward helping readers in Hong Kong and other parts of the world to gain an objective knowledge of Hong Kong's history and related questions.Appendixes include: 'The SinoBritish Treaty of Nanking,' 'The SinoBritish Treaty of Beijing,' 'A Deed of Lease,' 'The Convention Respecting the Extension of Hong Kong Territory,' 'The SinoBritish Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong,' 'The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,' 'A Chronicle of Events (18391996),' and 'Bibliography.'The author, Liu Shuyong, is a research fellow of the Research Institute of Modern Chinese History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and a specialist in Hong Kong's history.An Outline History of Hong Kong is the first book of its kind to be written by a scholar from the Chinese mainland.Illustrated with more than 20 rare historical pictures of Hong Kong, a historical sketch map of Hong Kong and photostat copies of the treaties.
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- Q: What is 'An Outline History of Hong Kong' about? A: The book provides a concise account of Hong Kong's history, covering its ancient origins, modern political and economic developments, and the historical context of Chinese governance regarding Hong Kong.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Liu Shuyong, a research fellow specializing in Hong Kong's history at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
- Q: What topics are covered in the appendixes of the book? A: The appendixes include important documents such as the Sino-British Treaty of Nanking, the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and a chronicle of events from 1839 to 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 291 pages.
- Q: Is the book illustrated? A: Yes, it is illustrated with over 20 rare historical pictures of Hong Kong and includes a historical sketch map.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'An Outline History of Hong Kong' published? A: The book was published in January 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Hong Kong's history? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide an objective overview, making it suitable for readers unfamiliar with Hong Kong's history.
- Q: Can I find historical treaties in this book? A: Yes, the book includes various historical treaties related to Hong Kong, which are detailed in the appendixes.