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What is Hong Kong about?

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In its last days under British rule, the Crown Colony of Hong Kong is the world’s most exciting city, at once fascinating and exasperating, a tangle of contradictions. It is a dazzling amalgam of conspicuous consumption and primitive poverty, the most architecturally incongruous yet undeniably beautiful urban panorama of all. World renowned travel writer Jan Morris offers the most insightful and comprehensive study of the enigma of Hong Kong thus far.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hong Kong?

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History and Archaeology > History > Asian history

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of Hong Kong?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394550978

Question 4

Is Hong Kong part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Vintage Departures

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hong Kong?

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Jan Morris

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Who is the Publisher of the book Hong Kong?

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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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Hong Kong is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394550978) and paperback(ISBN 9780679724865) and paperback(ISBN 9780679776482) and ebook(ISBN 9780307781062)

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