02663cam a22003373u 4500 37587 UtSlPG 20260610133846.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03016030 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS St. Clair, Francis The Katipunan; or, The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-01 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Katipunan; or, The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune" by Francis St. Clair is an illustrated historical and biographical study written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the Katipunan Society, exploring its origins, development, and the impact it had on the Filipino insurrection of 1896-98 and 1899, drawing extensively from Spanish state documents. The book likely addresses themes of revolution, nationalism, and the complexities of Filipino identity within the context of colonial rule. At the start of the text, the author introduces the Katipunan Society, describing it as a secret organization that emerged from Filipino freemasonry as a response to Spanish oppression. St. Clair outlines the socio-political backdrop of the late 19th century, emphasizing the role of key figures such as Andrés Bonifacio, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Apolinario Mabini, who were instrumental in fostering revolutionary sentiment among Filipinos. The narrative elaborates on the internal dynamics of the society, detailing clandestine meetings, propaganda efforts, and the recruitment of members, as well as the friction that developed between the society's ideals and its execution. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Katipunan's significance in shaping modern Filipino nationalism and the tumultuous quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Philippines -- History -- Revolution, 1896-1898 Katipunan (Philippines) -- History Revolutionaries -- Philippines -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37587 78427 78427