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A short history of the Philippines
The Philippines—a vast archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands and islets, with a land area of more thanrn*114,000 square miles-occupies a uniquely sensitive geopolitical position. For thousands of years, the islands have had intimate contact with the Asian mainland; for over four centuries, they were under Western domina-tion, first by Spain, then by the United States.rnThis book traces the complex history of the Philippines from her earliest beginnings to her current role on the world scene. Included is a probing and objective assessment of her peopie, her cuiture, her politics, and her problems. Written by an outstanding Filipino and historian, it is a work designed to provide esse information about a nation which today stands as of the crucial test-cases of democracy in Asia.
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