History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos Hardcover - 2010 - 1st Edition

by Luis H. Francia

The Philippines is a country in its adolescence, struggling byfits and starts to emerge from a rich, troubled and multilayered past. Fromits first settlement through the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th centuryto the subsequent American occupation and beyond, History of thePhilippines recasts various Philippine narratives- familiar andunfamiliar-with an eye for the layers of colonial and post-colonial historythat have created this diverse and fascinating population.

Historyof the Philippines is intended for those who are curious about thisSoutheast Asian archipelago but know very little of its history. Thenarrative moves from a pre-Hispanic Philippines in the 16th century throughthe Spanish American War, the nation's tumultuous relationship with theUnited States, and General MacArthur's controlling presence during WWII, upto its independence in 1946 and subsequent years of Islamicinsurgency.

Luis H. Francia creates an illuminating portrait thatprovides the reader valuable insights into the heart and soul of the modernFilipino, laying bare the multicultural, multiracial society of moderntimes.