Chronicle of Singapore, 1959-2009: Fifty Years of Headline News [With DVD]

By National Library Board

This lavishly illustrated volume captures the entire dramatic sweep of Singapore¿s modern history ¿ from its declaration of independence in 1959 to today. Organised in chronological order, with each year¿s coverage starting with a succinct summary of its key events, Chronicle of Singapore covers not only the nation¿s defining political and economic events, but also the more human side of Singapore ¿ sports, fashion, music, the arts, architecture, and culture ¿ giving readers the broadest possible coverage. Anyone who has visited or lived in this most unique of modern city nations will be enthralled by this pictorial and narrative history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814217751
• ISBN13: 9789814217750
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 5.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 11.3" x 10.4"