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Colonial Singapore

by Nicholas Tarling
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Insightful glimpse into Singapore's colonial history.

If history fascinates you, especially the intricate dynamics of colonialism in Southeast Asia, "Colonial Singapore" by Nicholas Tarling is a compelling read that delves into the transformation of Singapore under British rule. This book will take you on a deep dive into its past, offering perspectives that might reshape how you understand the city-state's present.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Colonial Singapore

by Nicholas Tarling
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ISBN: 9789814747042
Authors: Nicholas Tarling
Publisher: Institute of Policy Studies and Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: European History, World War II, Colonialism, American History, History, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.13
(rated by 8 readers)

Description

This book is a history of Singapore from the founding of a settlement by Raffles in 1819, to the post-imperial phase inaugurated by World War II and the Japanese invasion. It shows how colonial Singapore matured as an economy and developed as a society even as it grew into a commercial centre that was also a centre for the movement of people and ideas. The book captures the essence of the island-city’s place in the Asian economic and political scheme of things as European imperialism reached its zenith before giving way to Japan’s military advance. The fall of Singapore to the Japanese in February 1942 embodied the new times. The return of the British after the Japanese defeat in 1945 set the stage for a fresh phase of Singapore’s political development as the anti-colonial movement grew in strength.
 

Insightful glimpse into Singapore's colonial history.

If history fascinates you, especially the intricate dynamics of colonialism in Southeast Asia, "Colonial Singapore" by Nicholas Tarling is a compelling read that delves into the transformation of Singapore under British rule. This book will take you on a deep dive into its past, offering perspectives that might reshape how you understand the city-state's present.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.