"The volumes presented here show how Lee Kuan Yew has achieved his eminence. Containing ten volumes of speeches, press conferences and observations over a period of forty years, they are an indispensable source for the thinking of one of the seminal leaders of our period. They show a statesman of rare skill navigating difficult choices as his state secured its independence, built its distinct identity, navigated domestic and regional upheavals, and emerged as a crucial and influential component of the modern world order"--Foreword.