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 editio

In spite of Singapore's small size, it has long had a major impact on the world because of its geographical location and its wealth. The British initially made

A General History of the Chinese in Singapore documents over 700 years of Chinese history in Singapore, from Chinese presence in the region through the millenni

This important overview explores the connections between Singapore's past with historical developments worldwide until present day. The contributors analyse Sin