Vintage 1974 Lee Kuan Yew: The Struggle for Singapore by Alex Josey
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Published: 1974
Publisher: Angus & Robertson Publishers
Author: Alex Josey
Genre: Political Biography, History, Memoir
Paperback: 334 pages
Condition: 7/10 (Used, cover shows moderate sign of wear)
Summary:
Lee Kuan Yew: The Struggle for Singapore is a political biography that chronicles the early life and leadership of Lee Kuan Yew, focusing on his central role in shaping modern Singapore. Written by journalist Alex Josey, the book explores Lee’s rise to power, his leadership during Singapore’s turbulent years leading up to and following independence, and the challenges of nation-building in a multi-ethnic society.
Drawing on close observation and insight, Josey highlights key issues such as political struggle, economic survival, anti-colonial movements, and the separation of Singapore from Malaysia. The book also examines Lee’s leadership style pragmatic, disciplined, and often controversial as he worked to establish stability, economic growth, and strong governance in a newly independent state.
Blending historical narrative with political analysis, the biography provides readers with a detailed account of Singapore’s formative years and the determination behind its transformation. It serves both as a record of a nation in transition and a portrait of one of Asia’s most influential political leaders.
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