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UNINA9910456548703321 |
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Autore |
Hayes James <1930-> |
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The great difference [[electronic resource] ] : Hong Kong's New Territories and its people, 1898-2004 / / James Hayes |
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Hong Kong, : Hong Kong University Press |
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[London, : Eurospan, distributor], 2006 |
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1-282-70949-6 |
9786612709494 |
988-8052-90-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (333 p.) |
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Electronic books. |
New Territories (China) History |
Hong Kong (China) History |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents; Preface; Abbreviations and Romanization; Introduction; 1 - The Leased Territory in 1898; 2 - The Existing British Crown Colony and ""the Great Difference""; 3 - Survey, Land Court, Registration, and Customary Law; 4 - ""Give and Take"" in the New Territory up to 1941; 5 - New Territories People and the Japanese Occupation 1941-1945; 6 - An End to Subsistence Farming: Opening the Way for Urban Development and Country Parks; 7 - Village Removals for Water Schemes 1923-1974: Resitings and Compensation |
8 - Village Removals for New Town Development 1960 Onward: Resitings and New Modes of Compensation9 - The Rural Contribution to Community Building in the New Towns, and Its Background; 10 - Village Communities in Change; 11 - Identities: Staying Chinese during the Lease; 12 - Convergence and Divergence: A Deteriorating Relationship; Notes; Bibliography; Glossary; Index |
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The study covers the whole period of the Lease, with all its crowded events and dramatic changes, as they affected the native inhabitants and their relationship with the government and, over time, the many |
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times larger new urban population. |
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UNINA9910164036703321 |
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Titolo |
Back Roads Germany |
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1 online resource (264 p.) |
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Take a journey through the back roads of Germany to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road.Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants specializing in regional produce, have been selected by expert authors.This guide is full-color throughout, with a pull-out map of the entire region for easy navigation between tours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. All the practical information you could need is included, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours.Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Germany.Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places |
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around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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