Zaide, Gregorio F. <br/><br/>
The Republic of the Philippines :  (history, government, and civilization) / 
Gregorio F. Zaide 
 - Second edition 
 - Manila, Philippines :  Rex Book Store,  c1970 
 - xv, 348 pages ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The Philippines, "Pearl of the Orient" -- Filipinos, Asia's unique nation -- The Dawn of Philippine history -- Malayan heritage -- Pre-Spanish Government of the Philippines -- The Rediscovery of the Philippines -- Spanish conquest and colonization -- Philippine government under Spain -- Spain's dream of empire in Asia -- Relations with Chinese and Japanese -- Philippine-Mexican relations -- The Cross versus the crescent -- British invasion of the Philippines -- Economic development under Spain -- Hispanic heritage -- The Birth of Filipino nationalism -- The Crusade for reforms -- The Philippine revolution -- Adios, Espana -- The First Philippine republic -- The War of Philippine independence -- The American occupation -- Training in self-government -- Economic and social progress under America -- American heritage -- The Philippine independence law -- The Constitution of the Philippines -- The Commonwealth of the Philippines -- The Philippines and world war II -- The Republic of the Philippines -- Government and politics of our republic -- The Philippines in world affairs 
<br/><br/> Winds of change are blowing lustily across the Republic of the Philippines, bringing with them new events and new epoch-making factors that are affecting the political, economic, and cultural life of the Filipino nation. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>PHILIPPINES -- HISTORY
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS 668 .Z34 1970