02391cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500330016026400510019330000470024433600260029133700260031733800360034350000310037950802330041052013020064353400450194565300270199085600430201799900170206038269UtSlPG20260610133855.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05026123  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBarrows, David P.,d1873-195412aA History of the Philippines 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-12-11  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"A History of the Philippines" by David P. Barrows is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introduction to the history of the Philippines, intended for high school students, and aims to deepen their understanding of their island country's past. It covers a broad range of topics, from the early inhabitants and cultures to the impacts of colonization and the political landscape of the Philippines.  The opening of the text sets the stage for this exploration of Filipino history. The author discusses the necessity of presenting a history of the Philippines to its youth, emphasizing the need for an understanding of their cultural heritage and the context of their current place in the world. Barrows mentions the difficulties of sourcing historical materials and acknowledges contributions from notable local historians. He also hints at a comparative perspective, drawing parallels between the Philippines and Japan, suggesting the potential for growth and development rooted in education and historical awareness. The purpose of the book is framed as not just a recounting of events, but a guide to inspire further exploration and understanding of the Philippines’ evolving identity through its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilippines -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38269  c79108d79108