A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Drawing on archaeological and historical sources gleaned from research and documents in Britain, India, Singapore, United States and Australia, the bo ok traces the geo-strategic development of Singapore from its first settlem ent in the thirteenth century through the turbulent phases of the Early Mod ern period to the dramatic military episodes that have been such a distinct ive feature of the twentieth century. In presenting a balanced view of this ... View More...
