Hack, Karl

The Malayan Emergency: Revolution and Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire (Cambridge Military Histories)

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ISBN 13:
9781107439481
author:
Hack, Karl
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
340
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, General,
Condition:
New
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£29.88

Description

The Malayan Emergency Revolution and Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire by Karl Hack offers a comprehensive and multi-perspective account of this pivotal conflict. Drawing on oral history, recent memoirs, and declassified archival material, Hack sheds new light on questions about terror and violence against civilians, the interaction between insurgency and decolonisation, and how revolution was defeated. This timely book provides an in-depth study of anti-colonial resistance and counterinsurgency in the Malayan Emergency, considering government policies such as pressurising villagers, resettlement, and winning 'hearts and minds' from the perspective of insurgents and civilians. By interweaving government and insurgent accounts, Hack provides a nuanced understanding of this complex conflict. Through its unique blend of primary sources and historical analysis, The Malayan Emergency Revolution and Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire is an essential read for anyone interested in modern Asian history, military strategy, or the complexities of counterinsurgency.

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