Singapore, the island republic
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
1968
Information About
This richly illustrated publication tells the story of Singapore from its founding by Raffles in 1819 to the late 1960s. It highlights the achievements of the nation in the economic, political and social arenas.
Additional Details
- Title
- Singapore, the island republic
- Creators
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- Subject
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- Singapore--History
- Publisher
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- Times Publishing, 1968
- National Library Board Singapore, 1968
- Contributors
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- Singapore. Ministry of Culture
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill. (some col.), facsim., map, port.
- Provenance
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- Table of Contents
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- the island republic -- Legendary Temasek -- Raffles the founder -- Emporium of the eastern isles -- A place of many merchants -- The seeds of self-government -- Independence and a new vitality -- World's fourth port -- Trade hub of South-east Asia -- Nation on parade -- Homes for the people -- Land to grow on -- Schools to meet new needs -- An educated nation -- Healthy generation -- Switch to industry -- Dream to reality -- Citizen soldiers -- The multi-racial society -- Orchid beauty.
- Edition
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- Copyright
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.