University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: The Philippines as a unique nation -- Origin of the Filipinos -- The Asian heritage of the Filipinos -- Our early ancestors -- Western discovery and conquest -- Mexican relations -- The Spanish colonial system -- Our economy under Spain -- Our Spanish heritage -- Filipino services to Spain -- Islam in the Philippines -- Relations with the Chinese and Japanese -- The British invasion -- Filipino revolts -- The twilight of Spain's rule -- Philippine nationalism -- Propaganda movement and the katipunan -- The Philippine revolution -- The coming of the United States -- The first republic in Asia -- America's rule and democratization of the Filipino people -- Economic progress under the United States -- Our American heritage -- The commonwealth of the Philippines -- The Philippines and world war II -- Japanese occupation and the second republic -- Independence and the third republic -- Martial law and the new society -- The fourth republic -- From people power to a great christian revival -- Two centennial presidents.

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Lauron, Rodello General Education General Education : Sociology

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