{"title":"Dr Steve Tsang","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the esteemed works of Dr Steve Tsang, a renowned historian and expert in East Asian studies. Dr Tsang is celebrated for his insightful exploration of historical and political subjects, with a keen focus on Hong Kong and Chinese unification history. His meticulous research and engaging narrative style make his books a valuable resource for anyone interested in these dynamic regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eA Modern History of Hong Kong\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive account that delves into the political, social, and economic transformations Hong Kong has undergone. Through this book and others, Dr Tsang brings clarity and depth to complex historical events, making them accessible and captivating to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Dr Steve Tsang's unique contributions to historical literature in our collection and gain a deeper understanding of pivotal moments in Asian history. His books are perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking to broaden their global perspective with well-researched insights into military and political developments in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-modern-history-of-hong-kong-by-steve-tsang-9781350137769","title":"A Modern History of Hong Kong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis major history of Hong Kong tells the remarkable story of how a cluster of remote fishing villages grew into an icon of capitalism. The story began in 1842 with the founding of the Crown Colony after the First Anglo-Chinese war—the original 'Opium War'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the premier power in Europe and an expansionist empire, Britain first created in Hong Kong a major naval station and the principal base to open the Celestial Chinese Empire to trade. Working in parallel with the locals, the British built it up to become a focus for investment in the region and an international centre with global shipping, banking, and financial interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet by far the most momentous change in the history of this prosperous, capitalist colony was its return in 1997 to 'Mother China', the most powerful Communist state in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848360153324,"sku":"9781350137769","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19289973482668.jpg?v=1758974428"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-steve-tsang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}