Chronological History of Penang
The Chronology History of Penang provides a glimpse of how the essence and character of the island was shaped by events taking place hundreds of years ago, thousands of miles away. In this study, we look at significant chapters in world history as they unraveled in China, India, Portugal, the Netherlands, Britain, Siam (Thailand), Burma (Myanmar), Sumatra, Singapore and the Malay peninsula, to appreciate how each has contributed to the development of Penang as we know today.
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