Title:
CHRONICLE OF SINGAPORE, 1959-2009 : FIFTY YEARS OF HEADLINE NEWS
Physical Description:
380 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN:
9789814217750
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Library | Item Barcode | Call Number | Material Type | Item Category 1 | Status |
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Searching... | 33000000016804 | DS610.6 C47 2009 f | Open Access Book | Folio Book | Searching... |
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Summary
Summary
This lavishly illustrated volume captures the entire dramatic sweep of Singapore¿s modern history ¿ from its declaration of independence in 1959 to today. Organised in chronological order, with each year¿s coverage starting with a succinct summary of its key events, Chronicle of Singapore covers not only the nation¿s defining political and economic events, but also the more human side of Singapore ¿ sports, fashion, music, the arts, architecture, and culture ¿ giving readers the broadest possible coverage. Anyone who has visited or lived in this most unique of modern city nations will be enthralled by this pictorial and narrative history.