Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
25.02.2019
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
336
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14/2 cm
Gewicht
475 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5360-262-8
From pre-colonial communities and trading ports to the clash of empires in the Western Pacific, A History of the Philippines charts the long making of a modern archipelago. History here feels vivid, human. Written by David P. Barrows in the early twentieth century as a clear, narrative Philippine history textbook, it moves through key episodes in the colonial history of the Philippines with an eye for character, conflict, and change. Barrows traces the rise of Spanish colonial Philippines within the wider Spanish empire in Asia, the spread of Christianity, the galleon trade, and the tensions that shaped 19th century Philippines history. He follows the currents of reform and revolution, the Spanish-American War in the Philippines, and the complex beginnings of American rule in Philippines, giving students and general readers alike a grounded introduction to early 20th century Philippine history and to the broader history of Southeast Asia. Its clear organisation and storytelling tone make it especially valuable as Philippine history for students and as a homeschool Philippine history curriculum text. Both a classic Southeast Asian history and a revealing document of its era, Barrows's account opens a window onto how the archipelago was understood during the first decades of US administration. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for anyone curious about empire, nationhood, and the layered past of the Philippines.
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