An Introduction to Philippine History (Fourth Edition Enlarged)
This book by Jose S. Arcilla, S.J. gives an introductory overview of how the Philippines grew into a nation and how it achieved its independence. Designed as “a story to be read, and not a calendar to be memorized,” this concise narrative of Philippine history serves as a handy guide for understanding the important highlights of the nation’s development.
Updated from its original publication twenty years ago, this edition includes revised content and brief excerpts from primary sources to enhance the reader’s understanding.
An Introduction to Philippine History covers various topics, including the quest for spices, the conquest and colonization of the Philippines, the roots of nationalism, and three national heroes: Jose Apolonio Burgos, Jose Rizal, and Marcelo H. del Pilar. The book also examines the Philippine Revolution, American intervention, and the path to independence, culminating in the establishment of a young republic.
Jose S. Arcilla, S.J. is a member of the Department of History at Ateneo de Manila University and currently serves as the archivist of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus. He completed his graduate studies in the United States and Spain.
Publisher:
Ateneo de Manila University Press, Philippines
Publication Date:
1998
1994, fourth edition
Format:
Softcover / 8.69 x 5.69 inches / 141 pages / BW
Language:
English
ISBN: 978-971-550-2610