Gretchen Liu
ISBN: 981301881X
ARCHIPELAGO PRESS
2002 - Hardcover - 400 Seiten

In less than two centuries, Singapore has transformed itself from a small seaside village into a modern metropolis. Since the arrival of SirStamford Raffles in 1819, Singapore became a thriving colony and then an independent nation state.

With over 1,000 images, Singapore: A Pictorial History 1819-2000 documents all the important aspects of Singapore's history: political and economic development, the construction of the city, and the emergence of a new society. Many of these photographs give readers a glimpse into places, buildings, and social activities that have long since disappeared. Using early and contemporary photographs, paintings, lithographs, and engravings, drawn largely from the rich collection of the National Archives of Singapore, author Grechen Liu has gathered a brilliant ensemble of images that, together with her keenly written text, tells the story of Singapore.

Gretchen Liu is an accomplished architectural historian, writer, and journalist. She has written a number of books about Singapore's heritage, including Singapore Sketchbook (981-3018-08-9) and Raffles Hotel Style.