SINGAPORE: Journey Into Nationhood

SINGAPORE: Journey Into Nationhood is a dramatic account of our story, from its earliest known history to the episodes that led to the proclamation of independence.Written in the present tense, it brings the reader back to the past, allowing him to face the choices and witness the drama of the events that shaped the course of our history.

The factors that shaped our past are still with us today. Knowing this, being aware of the influence of geography, is a beginning. Beyond that, there is a need to use that knowledge to cultivate sensitivity to each other and to avoid repeating past mistakes. A small country, any country, that contemplates its next step must consider its last. This highly readable text, accompanied by more than a hundred memorable images and a time line which pegs key incidents, makes this a most accessible book. It is recommended to all Singaporeans who want to know about their shared past; who wish to understand the themes and forces which brought us to nationhood, and who seek a better perspective of some of the issues facing us today.