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portada Brief History of the Philippines. Colonialism, Revolution, Democracy and Diaspora: The Fascinating Story of Southeast Asia's Forgotten Islands
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
8.00 x 5.00 cm
ISBN13
9780804857420

Brief History of the Philippines. Colonialism, Revolution, Democracy and Diaspora: The Fascinating Story of Southeast Asia's Forgotten Islands

Gregg Jones (Author) · Tuttle Publishing · Paperback

Brief History of the Philippines. Colonialism, Revolution, Democracy and Diaspora: The Fascinating Story of Southeast Asia's Forgotten Islands - Gregg Jones

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Synopsis "Brief History of the Philippines. Colonialism, Revolution, Democracy and Diaspora: The Fascinating Story of Southeast Asia's Forgotten Islands"

A fascinating story of national resilience and pride through centuries of colonial rule, World War II, independence, dictatorship, People Power, and the global diaspora of Filipinos!

A Brief History of the Philippines tells the sweeping story of a nation whose past is filled with epic struggles, improbable triumphs, and an enduring search for identity in a world that has too often overlooked the nation or defined it from the outside. Key topics discussed in this book include:

The Philippine Islands before European contact: How geography, trade, and inter-island commerce fostered multicultural communities and political networks long before the momentous arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, a fateful encounter that ushered in centuries of Spanish and American colonial ruleThe unique role of religion in shaping Filipino identity: The fusion of indigenous beliefs and Catholicism, alongside the influence of Islam and the spiritual undercurrents that guide national life todayThe rise of the Filipino diaspora: How millions of overseas Filipino workers, artists, and entrepreneurs have spread Philippine culture around the globe, forging one of the world's most dynamic transnational communitiesThe continuing hope for equality: Japanese occupation during World War II tested the nation's resilience, paving the way for independence and the tumultuous journey of the modern republic, from dictatorship and the People Power revolutions to democracy and beyond
Award-winning author and historian Gregg Jones captures the paradoxes and possibilities that define these islands in vivid detail: a country where faith and fatalism, poverty and promise, colonial legacy and global ambition coexist. The Filipino people have endured misrule, poverty, and catastrophe, yet always reemerge with an indomitable spirit and a culture as warm and welcoming as the islands they call home.

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