City on Fire

Name: City on Fire
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The fight for Hong Kong

By Antony Dapiran

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City on Fire by Antony Dapiran delves into the political unrest and mass protests that occurred in Hong Kong in 2019. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the underlying social and political issues that sparked the upheaval and explores the events and dynamics from the perspective of both the protesters and the authorities. It's a compelling examination of a city's fight for its identity and future.
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You might find this book captivating if you're interested in understanding the complexities of political movements and protests, especially within the context of Hong Kong's recent unrest. The author offers an insightful narrative, weaving personal observations with a deep exploration of political and social dynamics, making it a compelling read for anyone keen on current affairs and history in the making.

City on Fire

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A long-term resident and expert observer of dissent in Hong Kong takes readers to the frontlines of Hong Kong's revolution.

Through the long, hot summer of 2019, Hong Kong burned. Anti-government protests, sparked by a government proposal to introduce a controversial extradition law, grew into a pro-democracy movement that engulfed the city for months. Protesters fought street battles with police, and the unrest brought the People's Liberation Army to the doorstep of Hong Kong. Driven primarily by youth protesters with their 'Be water!' philosophy, borrowed from hometown hero Bruce Lee, this leaderless, technology-driven protest movement defied a global superpower and changed Hong Kong, perhaps forever.

In City on Fire, Antony Dapiran provides the first detailed analysis of the protests and reveals the protesters' unique tactics. He explains how the movement fits into the city's long history of dissent, examines the cultural aspects of the movement, and looks at what the protests will mean for the future of Hong Kong, China, and China's place in the world.

City on Fire will be seen as the definitive account of an historic upheaval.

'The events that have rocked Hong Kong over 2019 have bewildered and surprised people inside and outside the city. This is a timely, well informed attempt to make sense of everything that has happened - critically important in view of the confusion, and contention, that this event has caused.'
-Professor Kerry Brown, Director, Lau China Institute, King's College London

'City on Fire by Antony Dapiran, a lawyer and writer, offers a firsthand analysis and description of one of the 21st century's most significant struggles. China's authoritarian interference in Hong Kong was met by a unique and unprecedented popular uprising. This book provides a clear narrative and frontline perspective of a complex issue. It is the most comprehensive book about the Hong Kong protests from a professional observer.'
-Ai Weiwei

'Excellent reportage that is of critical importance in understanding contemporary Chinese politics.' STARRED REVIEW
-Kirkus Reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922310002

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 464g

Pages: 288

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Antony Dapiran Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Antony Dapiran is an Australian author and lawyer and longtime resident of Hong Kong. One of the world's leading observers of Hong Kong politics, he has written about the protests for many publications, including The Atlantic, The Guardian, New Statesman, and The Australian Financial Review, been interviewed by national television networks such as the BBC, CNN, and the ABC, and been quoted on the subject by leading media outlets around the world, including The Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times.