From Third World To First
From Third World to First: The Singapore Story, 1965–2000 by Lee Kuan Yew is a powerful memoir chronicling the transformation of Singapore from a struggling post-colonial outpost into a global economic powerhouse. Picking up where his earlier volume left off, Lee offers a candid, behind-the-scenes account of the political, economic, and social strategies that shaped modern Singapore.
Drawing from personal notes, cabinet records, and firsthand experience, Lee details how his government tackled corruption, built a national defense, and engineered rapid development—all while navigating Cold War geopolitics and regional tensions. With sharp insights and unapologetic reflections, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in leadership, nation-building, and the making of a modern state.
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- Times Media Private Limited
- 9789812049841
- January 1, 2000
- Actual Photo
- 778
- L 23.6cm x W 16.3cm x H 4.8cm
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