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Singapore's History Revolution
Essays on Pre-Colonial Roots to Modern Identity
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Singapore's History Revolution is a collection of essays that connects contemporary and pre-colonial Singaporean history, authored by leading historians in the field. Reimagining Singapore's History is a journey through the rediscovery of pre-colonial Singapore. The book discusses the significance of the 2019 bicentennial of Stamford Raffles'...
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Singapore's History Revolution is a collection of essays that connects contemporary and pre-colonial Singaporean history, authored by leading historians in the field.
Reimagining Singapore's History is a journey through the rediscovery of pre-colonial Singapore. The book discusses the significance of the 2019 bicentennial of Stamford Raffles' landing and the government's efforts to highlight Singapore's longer history, dating back to the 14th-century trading post of Temasek.
It addresses the misconceptions about Singapore's history between Temasek and Raffles, emphasizing its rich cultural and trade heritage. The essays cover topics ranging from archaeology to post-colonial theory, examining the sources and discoveries that have reshaped Singapore's historical narrative.
Contributors include renowned professors and historians such as Wang Gungwu, Peter Borschberg, Kwa Chong Guan, Syed Farid Alatas, Chris Hale, and Tim Hannigan. Their work collectively provides a more nuanced understanding of Singapore's past, connecting it intricately with its present.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789815323757
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 October 2025
Country: Singapore
Imprint: Penguin Random House SEA
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 358g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Matthew Oey is an Associate Editor at Tuttle Publishing, part of Periplus Publishing Group. Previously, he was a Research Assistant at Columbia's Graduate School of International and Public Affairs, where he worked with Professor Stuart Gottlieb and U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien. Matthew was the lead organizer of the 'Reimagining Southeast Asian History' conference at the Asian Civilisations Museum, held on August 23, 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History summa cum laude from Columbia University and is a Juris Doctor candidate at Harvard Law School.
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