The Singapore Story
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: Kenneth Attiwill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1959
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear and tear to DJ, discoloured page edges from tanning and foxing.
The Singapore Story chronicles the remarkable journey of a small island nation, detailing its transformation from a colonial outpost to a thriving global metropolis. This compelling historical narrative presents the pivotal moments and influential figures that shaped Singapore's destiny, from its founding by Stamford Raffles to its struggle for independence and subsequent economic boom. Attiwill's authoritative prose illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by its people, offering a vivid portrait of resilience and strategic vision. The account maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making it an essential read for anyone interested in modern Asian history and nation-building.
Author: Kenneth Attiwill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1959
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear and tear to DJ, discoloured page edges from tanning and foxing.
The Singapore Story chronicles the remarkable journey of a small island nation, detailing its transformation from a colonial outpost to a thriving global metropolis. This compelling historical narrative presents the pivotal moments and influential figures that shaped Singapore's destiny, from its founding by Stamford Raffles to its struggle for independence and subsequent economic boom. Attiwill's authoritative prose illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by its people, offering a vivid portrait of resilience and strategic vision. The account maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making it an essential read for anyone interested in modern Asian history and nation-building.