A Brief History of the Philippines
Colonialism, Revolution, Democracy and Diaspora: The Fascinating Story of Southeast Asia's Forgotten Islands
$34.30
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
3 January 2027
Summary
A fascinating story of national resilience and pride through centuries of colonial rule, World War II, independence, dictatorship, People Power, and the global diaspora of Filipinos!
A Brief History of the Philippines tells the sweeping story of a nation whose past is filled with epic struggles, improbable triumphs, and an enduring search for identity in a world that has too often overlooked the nation or defined it from the outside.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804857420 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804857423 |
| Author: | Gregg Jones |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 3 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 397g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 130mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
“An exceptionally informative history…comprehensive and well written.” —Midwest Book Review
Gregg Jones
Gregg Jones is an award-winning journalist, author, and historian. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a former fellow at the Black Mountain Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress.
His books include:
- Red Revolution: Inside the Philippine Guerrilla Movement (1989)
- Honor in the Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the Philippines, and the Rise and Fall of America’s Imperial Dream (2012)
- Last Stand at Khe Sanh: The U.S. Marines’ Finest Hour in Vietnam (2014)
- Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II (2024)
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