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CHRONICLE OF SINGAPORE, 1959-2009 : FIFTY YEARS OF HEADLINE NEWS
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380 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
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9789814217750
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33000000016804 DS610.6 C47 2009 f Open Access Book Folio Book
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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.