Publisher's Synopsis
The Philippines Past and Present Volume 1 is a comprehensive historical account of the Philippines written by Dean C. Worcester. It covers the period from pre-colonial times up to the early 20th century when the book was published. The author provides a detailed examination of the country's geography, people, culture, and politics. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in Philippine history. The first chapter discusses the pre-colonial period, including the different kingdoms that existed in the archipelago. The second chapter covers the Spanish colonial period, which lasted for over three centuries. The author examines the impact of Spanish colonization on the Philippines, including the introduction of Christianity and the imposition of a feudal system. The third chapter discusses the Philippine Revolution and the country's struggle for independence from Spain. The fourth chapter covers the American colonial period, which began in 1898 after the Philippines was ceded to the United States by Spain. The author examines the impact of American colonization on the Philippines, including the introduction of a democratic system of government and the development of the country's infrastructure. The book also includes several illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the Philippines' past and present. Overall, The Philippines Past and Present Volume 1 is an informative and insightful historical account of the Philippines that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the country's rich and complex history.Feeling between Tagalog soldiers and Visayan people grew constantly more bitter, and before many months had passed they fell to killing each other. The highest officers of the ""Regional Revolutionary Government of the Visayas"" protested vigorously to Aguinaldo, [401] but without result. The situation was entirely beyond his control.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
