Sinister Twilight: the Fall and Rise Again of Singapore - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Barber, Noel
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
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London: St. James's Place. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1968. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket; Sinister Twilight: the Fall and Rise Again of Singapore is the story of Singapore, from its beginnings as a British colony in the 1800s to its transformation into a modern, thriving city-state in the 21st century. Barber takes readers on a journey through Singapore's tumultuous history, from the bloody independence struggle to the meteoric rise of Singapore as a global financial hub.At its heart, the book is a story of people and their relationships with one another. Barber delves into the personal histories of key political figures, charting their ascent to power and the forces that drove them to do what they did. He also profiles the ordinary citizens who made Singapore what it is today, from the billionaires who built the city to the workers who keep it running.Sinister Twilight is a compelling and nuanced exploration of one of the world's most fascinating and enigmatic cities.; 319 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 50694
- Title
- Sinister Twilight: the Fall and Rise Again of Singapore - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Barber, Noel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- St. James's Place
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1968
- Bookseller catalogs
- History / Asia;
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