A history of a city-state can cover its political leaders or
military past. Historian Eisen Teo is fascinated by something else:
its land transport networks, and urban and traffic patterns. He
dubs it the History of Movement: an intimate history driven by
human nature, the age-old need to move from Point A to Point B for
the everyday conduct of life. As the world urbanizes, the history
of movement will only grow in relevance. Jalan Singapura sheds new
light on Singapore history through 700 years of movement. From
horse carriages to subway trains, dirt tracks to million-dollar
expressways, ancient attap villages to glass-and-steel waterfronts,
the movement of a people has shaped Singapore's present - and
illuminates its future. This book gives readers a new perspective
on Singapore history through topics very close to the hearts and
experiences of everyone living in the country, namely land
transport, urban living and traffic. It will also draw lessons from
history to provide bold solutions for present-day urban and land
transport problems in Singapore.
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