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From Third World to first
The Singapore Story: 1965-2000
Book • 2000
This book recounts the miraculous transformation of Singapore under Lee Kuan Yew's leadership.
Rising from a legacy of colonialism, World War II devastation, and post-war poverty, Singapore became a modern city-state.
The book delves into Lee's meticulous notes, government papers, and official records to detail the efforts in nation-building, including creating an army, stamping out corruption, providing public housing, and establishing a national airline.
It also covers his foreign policy and interactions with global leaders, as well as his personal life and family.
Rising from a legacy of colonialism, World War II devastation, and post-war poverty, Singapore became a modern city-state.
The book delves into Lee's meticulous notes, government papers, and official records to detail the efforts in nation-building, including creating an army, stamping out corruption, providing public housing, and establishing a national airline.
It also covers his foreign policy and interactions with global leaders, as well as his personal life and family.
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Ben Wilson as a book detailing Singapore's transformation from a Third World to a First World nation.
Ben Wilson as a book detailing Singapore's transformation from a Third World to a First World nation.
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Lee Kuan Yew
Mentioned by 
Balaji Srinivasan as an example of a highly effective leader who transformed Singapore from a third-world nation into a prosperous one.
Balaji Srinivasan as an example of a highly effective leader who transformed Singapore from a third-world nation into a prosperous one.
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Mentioned by Will Shu as his favorite book in the last three to four years, highlighting Lee Kuan Yew's journey in transforming Singapore.
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Recommended by 
Palash Kulkarni as a must-read for leaders, emphasizing its first-principles approach to nation-building.
Palash Kulkarni as a must-read for leaders, emphasizing its first-principles approach to nation-building.
Lee Kuan Yew Creates Order
