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1 online resource |
Contents |
The French pacific presence to World War II -- France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s -- Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s -- New Caledonia: implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998 -- French Polynesia; autonomy or independence? -- France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European Union and the region -- French motivations in the Pacific -- Frances' future role in the region -- Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates -- Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia |
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Preliminary pages; Acknowledgements ; List of maps, figures and tables; Glossary and acronyms; Maps; Introduction ; Part I -- France in the Pacific to the 1990s; 1. The French Pacific presence to World War II; 2. France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945-1990s; 3. Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s-1990s; Part II -- France in the Pacific: 1990s to present; 4. New Caledonia: Implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998; 5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence? |
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6. France's engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European UnionPart III -- France in the Pacific:Present and future; 7. French motivations in the Pacific; 8. France's future role in the region ; Appendix 1. Wording of Noumea Accord and 1999 Organic Law on Restricted Electorates; Appendix 2. Principal statutory measures and proposals: New Caledonia and French Polynesia ; References and bibliography |
Summary |
Combining historical background with political and economic analysis, this comprehensive study offers vital insight into the intricate history - and problematic future - of several of Australia's key neighbours in the Pacific and to the priorities and options of the European country that still rules them |
Analysis |
pacific region |
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french colonial history |
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Includes bibliographical references |
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English |
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Print version record |
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Australasian and Pacific history.
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History.
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History: specific events and topics.
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Humanities.
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National liberation and independence, post-colonialism.
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Regional and national history.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Colonialism & Post-Colonialism.
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Diplomatic relations
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SUBJECT |
France -- Foreign relations -- Oceania
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Oceania -- Foreign relations -- France
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France -- Foreign relations -- New Caledonia
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New Caledonia -- Foreign relations -- France
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Oceania. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85093910
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Subject |
France
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New Caledonia
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Oceania
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781922144959 |
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1922144959 |
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1922144940 |
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9781922144942 |
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