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Books about British Hong Kong? 07/22/24(Mon)22:49:54 No.16881619

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Books about British Hong Kong? Anonymous 07/22/24(Mon)22:49:54 No.16881619 Archived

I made a thread about 10 months ago asking you guys for book suggestions about the Soviet Union, and I got some great suggestions. I thought I'd ask again, but this time, I'm looking for books on British Hong Kong. I know the rough history, the Opium Wars, New Territory Lease, Japanese occupation, 1997 Handover, but I'd specifically like to read about everday life in the colony.

Another reason I want to ask here first, instead of just buying the highest rated book off Amazon, was because I'd like to try to read something written from a fairly neutral point of view, or at least something that's upfront if it is biased, and that's where I think you guys can really help me.

Thanks, guys.

Anonymous
07/23/24(Tue)10:14:06 No.16882807

Anonymous 07/23/24(Tue)10:14:06 No.16882807

I'd read such a book. Wish I could help.

Anonymous
07/23/24(Tue)16:45:43 No.16884141

Anonymous 07/23/24(Tue)16:45:43 No.16884141

>>16881619
Myself a Mandarin by Austin Coates
Gweilo: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood by Martin Booth

You can start from here. Check out Gwulo.com for more book recommendations, photos and other media.

Anonymous
07/23/24(Tue)16:47:19 No.16884151

Anonymous 07/23/24(Tue)16:47:19 No.16884151

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaA0KrAx3qs

Anonymous
07/24/24(Wed)01:00:35 No.16885192

Anonymous 07/24/24(Wed)01:00:35 No.16885192

>>16884141
>Myself a Mandarin by Austin Coates
Gonna check this one out. Thanks!