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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aRizal, José,
_d1861-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Philippines a Century Hence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of: Filipinas dentro de Cien Años
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipinas_dentro_de_cien_a%C3%B1os
500 _aRelease date is 2011-04-18
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Philippines a Century Hence" by José Rizal is a political and social commentary written in the late 19th century. This thought-provoking piece was originally published in a serial form in the Filipino fortnightly review "La Solidaridad" and subsequently compiled for readers in the early 20th century. The work discusses the potential future of the Philippines in relation to colonialism, governance, and national identity, positioned against the backdrop of Spanish rule and the growing influence of other powers, particularly the United States. In this book, Rizal explores various potential scenarios for the Philippines over the next century, contemplating whether it would remain a Spanish colony, achieve independence, or fall under the rule of other foreign powers. He critiques the status quo, arguing that the Filipino people must be educated and recognized as equal in order to navigate their destiny. The essay emphasizes the need for reform and the incorporation of Filipino representatives in governance, warning that continued oppression could lead to violent revolts. Ultimately, Rizal advocates for a more enlightened and liberal policy from Spain to foster goodwill, insisting that the future of the Philippines depends on the empowerment and self-determination of its people. Through rich historical analysis and forward-thinking insights, Rizal articulates a vision for national progress and unity, establishing himself as a herald of Filipino nationalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines
700 1 _aCraig, Austin,
_d1872-1949
700 1 _aDerbyshire, Charles E.
_q(Charles Edward),
_d1880-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35899
999 _c76742
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