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East & West
Chris Patten
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Description for East & West
Paperback. 'Patten's East and West is a must for anyone who wants to understand the forces that will shape the world of the 21st century.' New York Times Num Pages: 384 pages, 16pp b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; BGH; JPH; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 328.
In June of 1997, over a century and a half of British rule in Hong Kong came to an end. Chris Patten writes about his experiences as the last governor of the colony of Hong Kong. He explains why he adopted the stance that he did, and how he fought his battles.
In June of 1997, over a century and a half of British rule in Hong Kong came to an end. Chris Patten writes about his experiences as the last governor of the colony of Hong Kong. He explains why he adopted the stance that he did, and how he fought his battles.
Product Details
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780330373081
SKU
V9780330373081
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Chris Patten
After serving as a Conservative MP, Chris Patten became the last British Governer of Hong Kong, holding the position until it was handed over to the Chinese in 1997. In 2005 he was raised to the Peerage as Baron Patten of Barnes. He has been elected Chancellor of the University of Newcastle and the University of Oxford.
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