An Impossible Dream: Hong Kong University from Foundation to Re-Establishment, 1910-1950

By Peter Cunich and Kit-ching Chan Lau

This is a collection of twelve scholarly yet accessible essays that examine the history of the University of Hong Kong, from the laying of its foundation stone in 1910 to its reestablishment after World War II. The book provides fascinating insights into one of Hong Kong's most important and prestigious institutions, as well as scholarly contributions to the history of Hong Kong itself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195938429
• ISBN13: 9780195938425
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.8" x 7.7"