The Philippines

I obtained access to this book via EBSCO Host, I'm going to spend the next two years in the Philippines and wanted to learn more about America's interaction with it. This book did not disappoint, although it was published in 1991. It is a good summary of the cultural and legal history of Philippine......more

Filled with tons of interesting information. I have spent time all over the Philippine islands and have a few stories of my own, people have encouraged me to write. It’s amazing how open and “liberal” in their thinking the people are. Many soldiers fly or at least used to fly in to have sex with the......more

This gives a good overview of the Philippines from their beginnings through World war 2 and their fight for independence. The Filipino people were used by every country that claimed the Philippines, from Spain, England , and even the Americans. They helped America in the fight against the Spanish an......more

Very factual but definitely superficial......more

Quick overview of the shaping of the Philippines. Looks at how Spain and America became a large part of the fabric of Filipino history.......more