"Dr. Soliven demonstrates to us yet another dimension of her multi-faceted talents. Her role here is of a historian and educator bringing to life those momentous events in Philippine history which must be recalled and understood by all Filipinos, if the Philippines is to hold its place among the concert of great nations. Dr. Soliven writes without bitterness, and while acknowledging the suffering of those who fought for independence, she does not disparage the benefits brought to the Philippines by Spain-the chief among them being our precious catholic faith, symbolized by the beneficent and sanctified image of Santo Niño. Dr. Soliven in her profound, yet highly readable essays, reminds us that, even if the title of the book is Half a Millennium of Philippine History, that history stretches proudly to pre-Hispanic days when Filipinos’ high level of sophistication in their home-grown, yet advance culture generated communities of people living together in a beautiful and environmentally unspoiled country. I salute this great book and recommend it to all Filipinos." Message from : PROFESSOR J.J. SMOLICZ, A.M., Ph.D. Center for Intercultural Studies, University of Adelaide size: 8.5 x 6.5 inches Paperback 142 pages Copyright 1999 |
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