Chronicle of Singapore, 1959-2009

Fifty Years of Headline News

• Author(s): Peter H. L. Lim,
• Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
• Pages: 380
• ISBN_10: 9814217751
  ISBN_13: 9789814217750
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Economic Conditions , History / Asia / General , History / Asia / Southeast Asia , Political Science / World / Asian , Social Science / Customs & Traditions ,

Description:... 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.