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The Syonan Years: Singapore Under Japanese Rule, 1942-1945

by Lee Geok Boi
$11.90
The Syonan Years: Singapore Under Japanese Rule, 1942-1945
The Syonan Years: Singapore Under Japanese Rule, 1942-1945

Singapore's wartime drama; vivid, informative historical narrative.

This book offers an immersive dive into a pivotal moment in Singapore’s past that has shaped its present. Through a meticulously woven narrative blending rich historical documents and photos, Lee Geok Boi provides an expansive view of a city under siege. Reading "The Syonan Years" will not only educate you on this period of struggle but also leave you with a deeper appreciation for the resilience that defines Singapore today.

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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The Syonan Years: Singapore Under Japanese Rule, 1942-1945

by Lee Geok Boi
$11.90
ISBN: 9789810542900
Authors: Lee Geok Boi
Publisher: Epigram Books for the National Archives of Singapore
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: Political Science, History, World War II, Society, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 11 readers)

Description

The Japanese Occupation in Singapore was a part of the theatre of the Asia-Pacific War and the Second World War, which was part of the still larger human drama of the twentieth century—the century of total war. Six decades after the Japanese defeat, there is continuing debate on how the war has been remembered or, in some cases, forgotten. Bringing together a wealth of historical materials concerning the Occupation as well as its beginnings and aftermath, and weaving them into a compelling narrative, this book provides readers a wide perspective on the most traumatic period in Singapore’s history. Reviews: “In scope and specificity, (this) is one of the most ambitious releases in the past year or so and should be read by anyone who cares about why Singapore is the way it is today…There is the added fillip of fresh wartime photographs from Japanese magazines, acquired only recently by the National Archives here.”—The Straits Times
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Singapore's wartime drama; vivid, informative historical narrative.

This book offers an immersive dive into a pivotal moment in Singapore’s past that has shaped its present. Through a meticulously woven narrative blending rich historical documents and photos, Lee Geok Boi provides an expansive view of a city under siege. Reading "The Syonan Years" will not only educate you on this period of struggle but also leave you with a deeper appreciation for the resilience that defines Singapore today.

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.