autonomy and independence movements

"Examines twenty-six of the most significant independence wars, from ancient times to the modern era, and identifies the origins and consequences of these key conflicts. Detailed timelines, maps, and a lengthy bibliography are also provided"--OCLC.

Examines the causes and effects of the uprisings in India in the first half of the twentieth century, and discusses the philosophies of nonviolent leader Mahatma Gandhi.

Examines the causes and effects of the uprisings in India in the first half of the twentieth century, and discusses the philosophies of nonviolent leader Mahatma Gandhi.

Discusses how the government of Australia worked to support Indonesia's occupation of East Timor, exposing policies that supported the Indonesian military regime and prevented a ballot of independence before the pressure of activists and the public forced the Howard government to send a peacekeeping force to reluctantly help East Timor.