From Mountbatten to Patten: the last proconsuls and the ending of the British Empire
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vor 16 Jahren
After the Second World War, the role of governors in Britain's
overseas territories changed. This talk examines the colourful
personalities and mixed fortunes of these proconsuls, and argues
that, in spite of their declining power and authority, they
performed a key role in managing imperial retreat.
overseas territories changed. This talk examines the colourful
personalities and mixed fortunes of these proconsuls, and argues
that, in spite of their declining power and authority, they
performed a key role in managing imperial retreat.
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