Hong Kong: A Cultural History
- ISBN-10
- 0195314972
- ISBN-13
- 9780195314977
- Series
- Hong Kong
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 254
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
Description
Explores the culture and history of Hong Kong.
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