Download or read book Decolonization Since 1945 written by John Springhall and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2001-01-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1939, roughly a third of the world's entire population lived under colonial rule. In 2000, less than 1% do. In this study, each major European overseas colony receives separate, extensive and consecutive treatment.