Singapore A Pictorial History 1819 - 2000

In less than two centuries, Singapore has transformed itself from a small coastal kampong into a modern metropolis. After the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles. Singapore grew from a humble village into a thriving colony, then was designated a Straits Settlement, and in 1965 became an independent nation state. Over 1,200 images--photographs, paintings, lithographs and engravings--and accompanying text, tell the story of Singapore. Many of the images have never been published before.

Author: Gretchen Liu

Publisher: Editions Didier Millet Pte Ltd

Released Date: 1999

ISBN: 9789813018815