This title presents a superbly illustrated, comprehensive, and thoroughly entertaining history of modern Singapore's first fifty years. 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.

Book Information
ISBN 9789814217750
Author S Dhanabalan
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd
Publisher Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd
Weight(grams) 2690g