The French in Singapore : an illustrated history (1819-today)
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
2011
Information About
This publication traces the history of the French presence in Singapore since 1819, through anecdotes, original documents and numerous illustrations. It features the stories of missionaries, merchants, and many other pioneers who have contributed to the economic, educational and cultural development of Singapore.
Additional Details
- Title
- The French in Singapore : an illustrated history (1819-today)
- Creators
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- Pilon, Maxime, 1970-
- Weiler, Danièle
- Subject
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- French--Singapore--History
- Singapore--History
- Publisher
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- National Library Board Singapore, 2011
- Editions Didier Millet, 2011
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.)
- Table of Contents
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- Preface -- Introduction -- I. Raffles and the founding of Singapore -- II. The age of adventurers (1819-1869) -- III. Life in the Jewel of the East (1869-1914) -- IV. An era of turmoil (1914-1965) -- V. A relationship reborn (1965-2011) -- Appendix A. French and Singaporean Ambassadors -- Appendix B. Presidents and Directors of the Alliance Francaise -- Appendix C. Principals of the French School -- Appendix D. Census Statistics of the French community in Singapore (1819-June 2011) -- Appendix E. Some churches built by French missionaries -- Selected bibliography -- Authors' acknowledgements -- Picture credits -- Index.
- Copyright
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- All rights reserved. Editions Didier Millet, Maxime Pilon, Danièle Weiler, 2011