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Author : Giles Playfair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Radio broadcasters
ISBN : UOM:39015049795118
Author : Christopher Alan Bayly,Timothy Norman Harper
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 067401748X
In the early stages of the Second World War, the vast crescent of British-ruled territories stretching from India to Singapore appeared as a massive Allied asset. It provided scores of soldiers and great quantities of raw materials and helped present a seemingly impregnable global defense against the Axis. Yet, within a few weeks in 1941-42, a Japanese invasion had destroyed all this, sweeping suddenly and decisively through south and southeast Asia to the Indian frontier, and provoking the extraordinary revolutionary struggles which would mark the beginning of the end of British dominion in the East and the rise of today's Asian world. More than a military history, this gripping account of groundbreaking battles and guerrilla campaigns creates a panoramic view of British Asia as it was ravaged by warfare, nationalist insurgency, disease, and famine. It breathes life into the armies of soldiers, civilians, laborers, businessmen, comfort women, doctors, and nurses who confronted the daily brutalities of a combat zone which extended from metropolitan cities to remote jungles, from tropical plantations to the Himalayas. Drawing upon a vast range of Indian, Burmese, Chinese, and Malay as well as British, American, and Japanese voices, the authors make vivid one of the central dramas of the twentieth century: the birth of modern south and southeast Asia and the death of British rule.
Author : C.M. Turnbull
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789971694302
When C.M. Turnbull's A History of Singapore, 1819-1975 appeared in 1977, it quickly achieved recognition as the definitive history of Singapore. A second edition published in 1989 brought the story up to the elections held in 1988. In this fully revised edition, rewritten to take into account recent scholarship on Singapore, the author has added a chapter on Goh Chok Tong's premiership (1990-2004) and the transition to a government headed by Lee Hsien Loong. The book now ends in 2005, when the Republic of Singapore celebrated its 40th anniversary as an independent nation. Major changes occurred in the 1990s as the generation of leaders that oversaw the transition from a colony to independence stepped aside in favour of a younger generation of leaders. Their task was to shape a course that sustained the economic growth and social stability achieved by their predecessors, and they would be tested towards the end of the decade when Southeast Asia experienced a severe financial crisis. Many modern studies on Singapore focus on current affairs or very recent events and pay a great deal of attention to Singapore's successful transition from the developing to the developed world. However, younger historians are increasingly interested in other aspects of the country's past, particularly social and cultural issues. A History of Modern Singapore, 1819-2005 provides a solid foundation and an overarching framework for this research, surveying Singapore's trajectory from a small British port to a major trading and financial hub within the British Empire and finally to the modern city state that Singapore became after gaining independence in 1965.
Author : Mary H. Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : IND:30000050600695
Author : Charles de Ledesma,Richard Lim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781405385077
The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is the ultimate travel guide to these three exciting Southeast Asian destinations. Discover this dynamic region; from the turquoise beaches of Thailand, spectacular Gunung Mulu National Park, Mount Kinabalu, historic temples and the Perhentian Islands, to amazing Singaporean cuisine and lively nightlife. Packed with detailed, practical advice, this guide provides up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei and recommended restaurants, shopping and festivals, for all budgets. Fully updated and expanded, coverage includes Taman Negara, Penang and Singapore, and magnificent Ulu Muda Forest Reserve. You’ll find expert background on Malaysian, Singaporean and Brunei history, with full colour features exploring Malay culture and Borneo’s longhouse architecture. Explore all corners of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei with the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1945
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : IOWA:31858029144122
Author : Charles G. Strasser
Publisher : Author House
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1477223223
The Life of Charles Gad Strasser is well captured in the title, From Refugee to OBE. The reader will find not only a passionate personal story of one mans climbing of the mountain but also an important historical rendition from war-torn Europe to the flourishing industries and institutions, which have contributed to our current prosperous world. Charles Strasser fled from his native Czechoslovakia when he was eleven in 1938 just barely in advance of the Nazi war machine. Six years later, he joined the allied armies and participated in the final victory. Before his twenty-fifth birthday, he founded a company that would employ hundred and have an international scope, with ties to Germany, Japan, and many developing countries. While he excelled in business, it was for his many humanitarian services that he was awarded the distinction, Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He received his OBE from Her Majesty, the Queen, at an investiture in Buckingham Palace. The reader is invited to come along with Charles Strasser on his exciting journey from refugee to OBE.
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116492554
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789814721523
Up Close with Lee Kuan Yew gathers some of the vivid memories of 37 people who have worked or interacted closely with Lee Kuan Yew in some way or other, from when he was at Raffles College in 1941 right up to his demise in 2015. Among these are his 13 Principal Private Secretaries and Special Assistants, and Mdm Yeong Yoon Ying, his Press Secretary of over 20 years. The others include former President S.R. Nathan, Puan Noor Aishah who is the widow of President Yusof Ishak, former Chief Justice Yong Pung How, and friends such as Robert Kuok from his Raffles College days. This book captures an unvarnished look at what it was like to interact with the serious and no nonsense Mr Lee, both at work and outside of work. Contributing authors: Robert Kuok, Yong Pung How, Othman Wok, Puan Noor Aishah, S.R. Nathan, J.Y. Pillay, Lim Chin Beng, Wee Cho Yaw, Chn’g Jit Koon, Sidek Saniff, Philip Yeo, Jennie Chua, Liew Mun Leong , Lim Siong Guan, Jagjeet Singh, Ng Kok Song, Lam Chuan Leong, Bilahari Kausikan, Stephen Lee, Li Ka-shing, Tan Guong Ching, Dr S. Vasoo, Moses Lee, Ho Meng Kit, Yatiman Yusof, Yeong Yoon Ying, Alan Chan, Peter Seah, Heng Swee Keat, Leo Yip, Andrew Tan, Peter Tan, Cheng Wai Keung, Lee Seow Hiang, Chee Hong Tat, Anthony Tan, Lim Teck Kiat
Author : William A. Hachten
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Journalism
ISBN : 9781135607906
This book looks at criticisms of the journalism profession and evaluates many of the changes in journalism--both positive and negative. In addition, it suggests what the many changes mean for this nation and indeed for the world at large, as American journalism--its methods and standards--has markedly influenced the way many millions overseas receive news and view their world. Based on author William Hachten's 50-year involvement with newspapers and journalism education, The Troubles of Journalism serves as a realistic examination of the profession, and is appropriate for upper-level un.
Author : James Leasor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Singapore
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073017043
Author : Richard David Wissolik,Katie Killen
Publisher : SVC Northern Appalachian Studies
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1885851510
A collection of the personal memoirs of a variety of American soldiers who served in the 2nd World War.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Airplanes
ISBN : UOM:39015080126447
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117452206
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UOM:39015024343355