“This book is far more than a collection of historical documents; it is a new history of Hong Kong from 1945 to 1997. As useful as these sources are for telling the history of Hong Kong during this period, just as valuable are the introductions and commentaries by the contributors. For while these sources tell us much about Hong Kong, this book is a powerful testament to the fact that it is historians who make historical documents speak and who give them meaning."

John M. Carroll, University of Hong Kong

“Through this volume, readers would be given the pointers and handles for further explorations. They will learn to navigate Hong Kong studies with an awareness of the richness of documentary sources and the pathways of social and political developments in different historical periods. Students will benefit from their exposure to archival materials. A stronger sense of historical sensitivity will enable them to debunk some of the established analyses and to look for fresh perspectives and interpretations.”

Tai-lok Lui, Education University of Hong Kong