Co, Jason.
The Spirit of 1896 : a mirror of the Philippine past, a window on the nation's future / Jason Co. - [Quezon City] : Philippine Centennial Commission : University of the Philippines Press, c2000. - x, 291 pages : 23 cm.
"Centennial literary prize 1898-1998." "First prize/English essay."
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: 1/ Sharing a common past: on the need to look back -- 2/ Our passion for freedom: its imprint in our history -- 3/ The story of our revolution, through a glass clearly -- 4/ The ideas and the spirit of 1896: their relevance to our time -- 5/ The soul of a nation through a bus window -- 6/ The last one hundred years: the spirit of 1896 lives on -- 7/ Revolution and independence: 1896 as the gem in the philippine centennial -- 8/ The challenge for us today: a crucial test for the spirit of 1896 -- 9/ Looking ahead: visions of the nation a century hence -- 10/ A summons to greatness: the call of the revolution -- 11/ Renewing our pledge: our gift to the future.
English
9715422667 [paperback]
Library of Congress -- Jakarta Overseas Office P300.00
2001307414
Philippines--History.
The Spirit of 1896 : a mirror of the Philippine past, a window on the nation's future / Jason Co. - [Quezon City] : Philippine Centennial Commission : University of the Philippines Press, c2000. - x, 291 pages : 23 cm.
"Centennial literary prize 1898-1998." "First prize/English essay."
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: 1/ Sharing a common past: on the need to look back -- 2/ Our passion for freedom: its imprint in our history -- 3/ The story of our revolution, through a glass clearly -- 4/ The ideas and the spirit of 1896: their relevance to our time -- 5/ The soul of a nation through a bus window -- 6/ The last one hundred years: the spirit of 1896 lives on -- 7/ Revolution and independence: 1896 as the gem in the philippine centennial -- 8/ The challenge for us today: a crucial test for the spirit of 1896 -- 9/ Looking ahead: visions of the nation a century hence -- 10/ A summons to greatness: the call of the revolution -- 11/ Renewing our pledge: our gift to the future.
English
9715422667 [paperback]
Library of Congress -- Jakarta Overseas Office P300.00
2001307414
Philippines--History.