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This is a full-length study in English of the 'confetti of empire', the former French colonies which have not gained their independence but remain part of France as the départements et territoires d'outre-mer (DOM-TOMs). More recent French governments have shown a determination to retain these possessions, despite independence movements and international criticism.John Connell is the author of 'France's Overseas Frontier: Dpartements et territoires d'outre-mer', published 1992 under ISBN 9780521390613 and ISBN 0521390613.
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