The open united front : the communist struggle in Singapore, 1954-1966
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
1996
Information About
This book provides an account of the struggle of the Malayan Communist Party in Singapore in the years 1954 to 1966. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and significance of communism in Singapore.
Additional Details
- Title
- The open united front : the communist struggle in Singapore, 1954-1966
- Creators
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- Lee, Ting Hui, 1931-
- Subject
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- Communism--Singapore--History
- Singapore--Politics and government
- Singapore--History
- Publisher
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- South Seas Society, 1996
- National Library Board Singapore, 1996
- Contributors
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- Digital Description
- application/pdf, 61.58 MB, 436 p.
- Provenance
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- Table of Contents
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- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- I. Introduction. Origins; The theoretical and historical background; The stages of struggle -- II. The beginning. The Rendel Constitution; The Progressive Party; Genesis of the mass movements; The united front - the PAP; The middle ground - other political groups; Elections -- III. Rapid growth. The communists moved forward; Conflict and compromise in the PAP; Marshall versus the British - assistance from the CPM -- IV. Temporary reverses and electoral victories. The mass organisations - disasters and recoveries; Internal contradictions in the PAP; New constitutions and left-wing electoral successes -– V. Realignments. The split in the PAP and the formation of the BSS; Unification and division in the mass movements; The new united fronts -- VI. Withdrawal and decimation. Withdrawal; Decimation; The open mass organisations -- VII. Last days. Internal strife; Defeat and destruction; The return of the evacuees -- VIII. Conclusion. Success and failure; Further struggles -- Select bibliography -- Index.
- Edition
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- Copyright
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.