Lee Kuan Yew (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Alex Josey
Binding: Paperback
Published: Times Books, 1971
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This political biography presents a commanding account of Lee Kuan Yew’s rise as the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, chronicling his role in shaping the nation’s independence and rapid transformation. Josey details the struggles against colonial rule and the challenges of building a sovereign state, illustrating the strategies and convictions that defined Lee’s leadership. The narrative uncovers the interplay between political vision and pragmatic governance, situating Singapore’s development within the wider context of Southeast Asian history. It argues for Lee’s enduring influence as both architect of modern Singapore and a pivotal figure in global politics.
Author: Alex Josey
Binding: Paperback
Published: Times Books, 1971
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This political biography presents a commanding account of Lee Kuan Yew’s rise as the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, chronicling his role in shaping the nation’s independence and rapid transformation. Josey details the struggles against colonial rule and the challenges of building a sovereign state, illustrating the strategies and convictions that defined Lee’s leadership. The narrative uncovers the interplay between political vision and pragmatic governance, situating Singapore’s development within the wider context of Southeast Asian history. It argues for Lee’s enduring influence as both architect of modern Singapore and a pivotal figure in global politics.