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Vividly relives old Singapore's captivating colonial past.

"Tales of Old Singapore" is a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the unique cultural and social fabric of this iconic Southeast Asian island. The book is a compelling patchwork of first-hand accounts and images that breathe life into the forgotten stories of colonial-era Singapore. With graphic narratives of pirates, murderers, and even tigers, this book offers a bold and striking portrayal of the island's past that captivates readers till the end.

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ISBN: 9789881866738
Publisher: Earnshaw Books
Date of Publication: 2010-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: History, Biography, Asian History
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One of the most popular and controversial Chinese history books ever written, this account explores the Forbidden City during the reign of Empress Dowager Cixi (1861–1908). Entertaining and enlightening, this record examines a world of power-thirsty eunuchs, concubines, and Mandarins. Filled with intrigue, bitter antagonism, and ruthless reprisals and predicting the fall of the Qing dynasty, this history is heavily based on Chinese source materials, some of which may have been fabricated.
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Vividly relives old Singapore's captivating colonial past.

"Tales of Old Singapore" is a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the unique cultural and social fabric of this iconic Southeast Asian island. The book is a compelling patchwork of first-hand accounts and images that breathe life into the forgotten stories of colonial-era Singapore. With graphic narratives of pirates, murderers, and even tigers, this book offers a bold and striking portrayal of the island's past that captivates readers till the end.