| Autor: |
Hopkins, A. G. |
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Past & Present; Aug2008, Vol. 200 Issue 1, p210-247, 38p |
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The article reports on the issues surrounding decolonization. This paper highlights the historiography of decolonization. It also discusses the imperial history which shaped the varied governing bodies. The processes of changing a national anthem and a national flag after a country has been freed from its colonizers are briefly discussed giving in example the oddities in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Dates and symbols become national pride and symbolizes independence from colonizing rulers. |
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