Underground Asia

Name: Underground Asia
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SKU: 9780241957943
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Global Revolutionaries and the Assault on Empire

By Tim Harper

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Underground Asia by Tim Harper delves into the tumultuous period between the two World Wars, exploring the intricate networks and movements fighting against colonial powers throughout Asia. Harper unravels stories of revolutionary thinkers and activists who sought independence in their respective countries, highlighting their shared vision for a transformed Asia. The book presents a compelling narrative of the complex political landscape and the quest for freedom that significantly shaped modern Asian history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the dynamic struggle against empire in Asia during the early 20th century, filled with stories of rebellious dreamers and revolutionaries. It offers a gripping narrative of how these movements influenced global history, perfect for those interested in the complex interplay of politics, culture, and identity.

Underground Asia

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The story of the hidden struggle waged by secret networks around the world to destroy European imperialism.

The end of Europe's empires has so often been seen as a story of high politics and warfare. In Tim Harper's remarkable new book, the narrative is very different; it shows how empires were fundamentally undermined from below by young radicals from across Asia. They gathered in the great cities of Asia — Calcutta, Singapore, Batavia, Hanoi, Tokyo, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong — and plotted the end of the colonial regimes with ceaseless ingenuity, both through persuasion and terrorism. Many were caught and killed or imprisoned, but others would go on to rule their newly independent countries.

Drawing on an amazing array of sources, Underground Asia turns upside-down our understanding of twentieth-century empire. The reader enters an extraordinary world of stowaways, false identities, secret codes, cheap firearms, assassinations and conspiracies, as young Asians made their own plans for their future.

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Underground Asia by Tim Harper receives high praise for its captivating narrative, likened to reading a thriller. The book is lauded for its original and compelling portrayal of Asian revolutionary movements, highlighting the interconnected anti-imperialism that shaped modern nationalist states. Reviewers commend Harper's skillful detail-oriented storytelling and his ability to vividly evoke forgotten revolutionary figures, presenting a sweeping, monumental study that combines scholarly insight with engaging narrative history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241957943

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 611g

Pages: 864

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European History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Tim Harper

About the Author

Tim Harper is Professor of the History of Southeast Asia at the University of Cambridge, a Director of the Centre for History and Economics, and a Fellow of Magdalene College. He was the co-author with Christopher Bayly of two landmark Penguin books on the British Empire's experience of the Second World War in south and southeast Asia- Forgotten Armies and Forgotten Wars.