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Historical dictionary of Singapore /
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 the island a major port for the shipping of goods and later as an airline hub for the region. These factors, along with a steady govern...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Lanham, MD :
Scarecrow Press,
2010.
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| Edition: | New ed. |
| Series: | Historical dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Reader's Note; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Colonial Officials in Singapore; Appendix B: Heads of State and Heads of Government; Appendix C: Population Statistics; Bibliography; About the Author.