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Britain, Malaya and Singapore: 1941-1967

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The Untold Story of a Post-War Empire

Britain, Malaya and Singapore: 1941-1967 tells the untold story of post-war British imperial history. Drawing on new research, this book challenges conventional narratives about the decline of the British Empire and the emergence of Southeast Asian nationalism.

The book argues that the British Empire did not simply collapse in the aftermath of World War II. Instead, Britain continued to exercise significant power and influence in Malaya and Singapore until the late 1960s. This was due in part to the British government's determination to maintain its presence in Southeast Asia, but it was also due to the support of local elites who benefited from British rule.

Defence and Decolonisation in South-East Asia: Britain, Malaya and Singapore 1941-1967

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The book also explores the complex relationship between Britain and the Malayan and Singaporean nationalist movements. While the British government eventually agreed to grant independence to both countries, it did so reluctantly and only after a long and bloody struggle. The book argues that the British government's decision to withdraw from Malaya and Singapore was not simply a matter of enlightened self-interest, but was also a product of the changing balance of power in the region.

Britain, Malaya and Singapore: 1941-1967 is a major contribution to our understanding of post-war British imperial history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, Southeast Asia, or nationalism.

Reviews

"A major contribution to our understanding of post-war British imperial history. This book challenges conventional narratives about the decline of the British Empire and the emergence of Southeast Asian nationalism." - Professor John Darwin, University of Oxford

"A fascinating and important book. It sheds new light on the complex relationship between Britain and Malaya and Singapore in the aftermath of World War II." - Professor Michael Yahuda, London School of Economics and Political Science

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, Southeast Asia, or nationalism." - Dr. Christopher Bayly, University of Cambridge

About the Author

Dr. James Kirby is a Lecturer in History at the University of Kent. He is the author of several books and articles on British imperial history, including The British Empire in the Middle East: A History from 1890 to the Present (2016).

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