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1 online resource. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies Series
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Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series.
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| Summary |
Many words have been used to describe John Pope Hennessy, the former governor of Hong Kong. "Controversial" is perhaps the briefest way to outline his character. Yet we may be guilty of ascribing modern ideas to our understanding of characters of the past. An Irish Catholic raised during the age of empire and rising nationalism, a devout Tory and Disraeli follower, a believer in both the benefits of empire and a patron of local talent in his postings, it is easy to view Pope Hennessy as a man of contradictions. This volume traces Pope Hennessy's history from his early beginnings in famine Ireland to his attempts to rise through the ranks in London. It goes on to cover his early postings to Labuan, West Africa, and, of course, Hong Kong, as well as his final days with his family. His actions and his personality are laid bare for readers fo form their own opinions of one of Hong Kong's most enigmatic governors. |
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Front Cover -- Title Page -- Half Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1. In the United Kingdom -- 2. To the Coalface -- Labuan -- 3. To the Fever Coast -- West Africa -- 4. Balmy Bahamas and Stormy Barbados -- 5. Opium and Slavery -- Hong Kong -- 6. Towards Home Rule -- Mauritius -- 7. A Tale of Two Kittys -- His Final Days -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover |
| Local Note |
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Pope-Hennessy, John, Sir, 1834-1891.
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Pope-Hennessy, John, Sir, 1834-1891. |
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Governors general -- China -- Hong Kong -- Biography.
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Governors general. |
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China -- Hong Kong. |
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Biographies.
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Hong Kong (China) -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
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Hong Kong (China) -- History -- 19th century.
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Politics and government. |
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1800-1899 |
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Biography.
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History.
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Biographies.
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Print version: MacKeown, P. K. Stormy petrel. [Kowloon, Hong Kong] : [City University of Hong Kong Press], [2020] 9629373777 9789629373771 (OCoLC)1127139110 |
| ISBN |
9789629375393 (electronic book) |
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9629375397 (electronic book) |
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9789629373771 |
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9629373777 |
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