The aftermath of the Maria Hertogh riots in colonial Singapore (1950-1953)

This thesis examines the genesis, outbreak and far-reaching effects of the first among a series of incidents of mass violence which determined the course of British colonial rule in post World War Two Singapore. I argue that the Maria Hertogh riots stemmed from British failure to address four crucia...

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Main Author: Aljunied, Syed Muhd Khairudin
Published: SOAS, University of London 2008
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.500031