The book offers a highly original interpretation of how the climax of transfers of power in the British Empire were lubricated by the imagery, codification and subsequent 'memory' of Independence celebrations.
This book was published as a special issue of The Round Table.
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Robert Holland is Professor of Imperial and Commonwealth History at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London.
Susan Williams is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London.
Terry Barringer is the Assistant Editor of The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs.
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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : N/A. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Signed by Terry Barringer on the title page. In paper-covered, illustrated boards. 8vo. Very gently rounded at base of spine, else in as new condition throughout. Explores the phenomenon of Independence Days, their rituals and complex meanings both in the territories concerned and in Britain as the imperial metropole, where they are extensively reported in the press. Highlights include an overview by Sir David Cannadine relating the topic to Orientalism, invented tradition and transitions in British culture, together with detailed and lively studies on the onset of independence in India and Pakistan, Malaya, Ghana. Zimbabwe and Guyana. N° de réf. du vendeur 019408
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