A short history of the Philippines, for use in Philippine schools

By Prescott Ford Jernegan

Book Overview

How does a nation explain itself to its own children? Prescott F. Jernegan answers with clarity, pace, and purpose. History, made sharp and readable. Written as a philippine history textbook for classroom use, this school history reader offers a concise national history that moves from early communities and foreign contact through philippine colonial history and into the Spanish and American period. Jernegan keeps the narrative grounded in the choices of leaders, laws, and institutions, making it a strong introduction to philippine political history as well as a reliable students study guide. For teachers and independent readers alike, it works as a southeast asian history survey in miniature, and as a world history classroom supplement that places the history of the Philippines within wider currents of empire, trade, and reform. Its plain, economical chapters suit revision and discussion, whether you are preparing lessons or reading for pleasure. Facts are chosen to build understanding, not to drown the reader in dates. As an early twentieth century textbook, it also carries historical significance of its own: a window onto how the philippine schools curriculum once framed identity, citizenship, and the past. Collectors of classic educational works will value its period voice and documentary interest, while casual readers will appreciate its straightforward storytelling and fast orientation to key turning points. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353700752
• ISBN13: 9789353700751
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"