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Routledge - Allies at the End of Empire History Book

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Explore a new perspective on the decolonization wars through Allies at the End of Empire: Loyalists, Nationalists and the Cold War, 1945-76. Published by Routledge, this book examines how European colonial powers fought counter-insurgencies after 1945. It focuses on the role of locally recruited militias, often called loyalists, who were used in dirty wars against armed nationalist risings. While nationalist narratives usually dominate the history of the post-decolonization era, this work fills a significant gap by looking at the loyalist side of the conflict. It examines how the emerging politics of the Cold War shaped these struggles and influenced the way colonial powers responded to independence movements. This text provides a necessary look at the complex relationships between imperial powers, local militias, and nationalist groups during a transformative period in global history.

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Examines the impact of Cold War politics on decolonization wars fought by European powers after 1945.

Provides a detailed look at the locally recruited militias used in counter-insurgency operations.

Offers a unique perspective on loyalist histories that are often left out of standard nationalist narratives.

Analyzes the period between 1945 and 1976 to understand the shift from imperial domination to independence.

Written by Routledge to provide scholarly insight into the dirty wars of the mid-20th century.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
06 September 2017
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27 January 2017

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