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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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as an inspiring story of a nation's transformation.

Jag Duggal

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as a book detailing Singapore's transformation from a Third World to a First World nation.


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as an example of a highly effective leader who transformed Singapore from a third-world nation into a prosperous one.


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pour comprendre la transformation sociétale de Singapour.

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as an example of a successful decolonization case.

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as a book where Lee Kuan Yew writes about the decolonization process.

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as an excellent book that summarizes Lee Kuan Yew’s experience in office.


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as a biography detailing Singapore's economic development under Lee Kuan Yew.

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in relation to the changes made in Singapore.

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as his favorite book in the last three to four years, highlighting Lee Kuan Yew's journey in transforming Singapore.

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as a must-read for leaders, emphasizing its first-principles approach to nation-building.


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