JOURNAL ARTICLE

Book Review: The Malayan Emergency: Revolution and Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire by Karl Hack.

  • Published In: War in History, 2023, v. 30, n. 4. P. 460 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bennett, Huw 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Malayan Emergency: Revolution and Counterinsurgency at the End of Empire" by Karl Hack is a comprehensive study of the conflict in Malaya between 1948 and 1960. The book explores the themes of insurgency warfare, decolonization, and the Cold War in Southeast Asia. Hack provides a chronological analysis of the conflict, with a focus on the period leading up to General Templer's arrival in 1952. The book also examines the experiences of the colonial state, the Communist insurgents, and the Chinese population caught in the middle. Hack's research is based on extensive archival sources and interviews with key figures, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the end of empire, counter-insurgency, or the history of Southeast Asia. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:War in History. 2023/11, Vol. 30, Issue 4, p460
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0968-3445
  • DOI:10.1177/09683445231206874g
  • Accession Number:173887664
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