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4-6Cities of the World series.
This clearly written introduction to Hong Kong explores the history, geography, lifestyle, and landmarks of the city, with a special emphasis on the recent transfer of rule from Great Britain to China. Stein's straightforward introduction lacks depth but features plenty of tour-book photos and informative sidebars, in addition to maps and a chronology. Bib., glos., ind.