{"title":"Vaudine England","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the distinguished author, Vaudine England. Praised for her meticulous research and captivating storytelling, England is renowned for her contribution to the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Her books offer readers a deep dive into historical events with a narrative flair that brings the past to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eFortune's Bazaar\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her skill in weaving intricate tales that are both educational and engaging. Through this book, England invites readers to explore the fascinating history of Hong Kong, highlighting its evolution as a vibrant cultural and commercial hub. Her ability to intertwine history with compelling narratives makes her books a must-read for history enthusiasts and beginners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Vaudine England's world, where thorough research meets captivating storytelling, and discover tales that are as enlightening as they are intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fortunes-bazaar-by-vaudine-england-9781472157133","title":"Fortune's Bazaar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Vivid, atmospheric, packed with brilliant story-telling' - \u003ci\u003eHumphrey Hawksley, former BBC Beijing, Hong Kong and Asia Correspondent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'[An] entertaining guide, rich in anecdote and understanding for an early globalised world that has gone' - \u003ci\u003eMichael Sheridan, Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Illuminating' - \u003ci\u003eThomas Dyja, New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA timely, well-researched, and vibrant new history of Hong Kong that reveals the untold stories of the diverse peoples who have made it a multicultural world metropolis—and whose freedoms are endangered today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHong Kong has always been many cities to many people: a seaport, a gateway to an empire, a place where fortunes can be dramatically made or lost. A British Crown Colony for 155 years, Hong Kong is now ruled by the Chinese Communist Party who continues to threaten its democracy and put its rich legacy at risk. Here, renowned journalist Vaudine England delves into Hong Kong's complex history and its people—diverse, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan—who have made this one-time fishing village into the world port city it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than a traditional history describing a town led by British Governors or a mere offshoot of a collapsing Chinese empire, \u003ci\u003eFortune's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e is the first thorough examination of the varied peoples who made Hong Kong. Many of Hong Kong's most influential figures during its first century as a city were neither British nor Chinese—they were Malay or Indian, Jewish or Armenian, Parsi or Portuguese, Eurasian or Chindian—or simply, Hong Kongers. England describes those overlooked in history including the opium-traders who built synagogues or churches, ship-owners carrying gold-rush migrants, property tycoons, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA story of empire, race, and sex, \u003ci\u003eFortune's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e combines deep archival research and oral history to present a vivid history of a special place—a unique city made by diverse people of the world, whose part in its creation has never been properly told until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849135083756,"sku":"9781472157133","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3708853482712.jpg?v=1759021291"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vaudine-england.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}