Isbn: 9781025906195 - the philippines past and present (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Philippines Past and Present' is a comprehensive historical and ethnographic study of the Philippine archipelago during a pivotal era of transformation. Written by Dean Conant Worcester, a prominent official in the American colonial administration, the work offers an in-depth exploration of the islands' transition from centuries of Spanish rule to United States sovereignty.The text meticulously documents the diverse cultural landscape of the Philippines, providing detailed observations on the various ethnic groups and tribes that inhabited the region. Beyond ethnography, it serves as a significant primary source on the political and social conditions of the early 20th century, covering topics such as the Philippine-American War, the establishment of civil government, and the intricate challenges of colonial governance. Worcester's account blends personal experience with administrative records to present a detailed perspective on American policy while highlighting the economic and social developments of the era.This scholarly work remains an essential resource for those interested in Southeast Asian history, colonial studies, and the complex historical relationship between the United States and the Philippines. 'The Philippines Past and Present' captures a defining moment in the modern history of the Filipino people and the geopolitical shifts of the Pacific region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…