Synopsis
A vivid, accessible chronicle of the Philippines―tracing conquest, resistance, and nationhood.
Spanning the archipelago’s precolonial societies through centuries of Spanish rule and the American occupation to independence and contemporary life, Luis H. Francia's compelling history shows how a diverse people forged a modern national identity.
Written in clear, engaging prose, it illuminates the collisions of empire, faith, trade, and culture that shaped the Philippines―and the voices of Filipinos who challenged subjugation and imagined freedom.
Bringing into focus independence movements, wars and occupations, and the tensions between center and periphery, the narrative reveals how colonial legacies persist in politics, language, land, and law. It also explores the role of regions and religions―from Luzon to Mindanao, Catholicism to Islam―alongside the rise of cities, labor and migration, and the enduring imprint of the diaspora.
Attentive to both headline events and everyday lives, the book connects the heroism of revolutionaries with the experiences of farmers, workers, artists, and overseas Filipinos. Readers see how nationalism evolved from the Propaganda Movement to People Power―and how the country continues to wrestle with inequality, corruption, and the promises of democracy.
Insightful and deeply researched, this is an essential, highly readable introduction for general readers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the Philippines within Southeast Asia and the wider world.
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About the Author
Luis H. Francia is the author A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos, an acclaimed and widely used text in college courses on Philippine history and postcolonial studies. Born in Manila, he moved to New York in the 1970s and has become a prominent voice in both Philippine and Asian American literature. Francia’s work spans poetry, memoir, history, and drama.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From ancient Malay settlements to Spanish colonization, the American occupation and beyond, A History of the Philippines recasts various Philippine narratives with an eye for the layers of colonial and post-colonial history that have created this diverse and fascinating population. A History of the Philippines begins with the pre-Westernized Philippines in the 16th century and continues through the 1899 Philippine-American War, the nation's relationship with the United States controlling presence, culminating with its independence in 1946 and two ongoing insurgencies, one Islamic and one Communist. Luis H. Francia creates an illuminating portrait that offers the reader valuable insights into the heart and soul of the modern Filipino, laying bare the multicultural, multiracial society of contemporary times. Over three million Filipino Americans now live in the US, but popular histories of this rich, complicated nation are still rare. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781468308570