The Philippines - Past and Present (Vol. 1&2)
Complete EditionBy Dean C. Worcester
Length39h 27m
About this audiobook
In "The Philippines - Past and Present (Vol. 1&2)", Dean C. Worcester presents a meticulous examination of the Philippines during a pivotal era approaching the turn of the 20th century. Through a blend of comprehensive historical narrative and vivid ethnographic detail, Worcester captures the social, political, and cultural transformations occurring in the archipelago under American colonial rule. His descriptive style, underpinned by extensive personal observation and photographic documentation, immerses the reader in the complexities of Filipino identities, colonial encounters, and the environmental landscape, thereby framing a crucial period of significant transition. Dean C. Worcester, an American zoologist and colonial official, possessed a unique vantage point to observe and document the Philippines. His tenure as a member of the Philippine Commission granted him access to various regions and communities, fostering an understanding that transcended mere academic inquiry. Worcester's distinct perspective is also influenced by his cultural background, which sheds light on his engagement with the Filipino populace and his role in shaping American perceptions of the islands within the broader context of imperial interests. This scholarly work serves as a vital resource for historians, cultural anthropologists, and readers interested in colonial studies. It invites readers to explore the nuanced interplay of identity and power dynamics in Filipino society, making it an indispensable addition to any library focused on the history of the Philippines and the legacy of colonialism.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length39 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I View Point and Subject-Matter
30Chapter XIV The Philippine Constabulary and Public Order
2Chapter II Was Independence Promised?
31Chapter XV The Administration of Justice
3Chapter III Insurgent “Coöperation” (pt. 1)
32Chapter XVI Health Conditions
4Chapter III Insurgent “Coöperation” (pt. 2)
33Chapter XVII Baguio and the Benguet Road
5Chapter IV The Premeditated Insurgent Attack
34Chapter XVIII The Coördination of Scientific Work
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6Bulacan
35Chapter XIX Education
7Pampanga
36Chapter XX The Exploration of Non-Christian Territory
8Tarlac
37Chapter XXI The Government of the Non-Christian Tribes
9Pangasinán
38Chapter XXII The Government of the Non-Christian Tribes (Continued)
10Nueva Ecija
39Chapter XXIII Corrigenda
11Chapter VI Insurgent Rule in the Cagayan Valley
40Chapter XXIV Non-Christian Tribe Problems
12South Ilocos
41Chapter XXV Slavery and Peonage
13The Province of Manila
42Chapter XXVI Murder As a Governmental Agency
14La Laguna
43Chapter XXVII The Philippine Legislature
15Bataan
44Chapter XXVIII The Picturesque Philippines
16Zambales
45Chapter XXIX Rod, Shotgun and Rifle
17Cavite
46Chapter XXX Philippine Lands
18Sorsogón
47Chapter XXXI The Philippine Forests
19Ambos Camarines
48Chapter XXXII Improved Means of Communication
20Mindoro
49Chapter XXXIII Commercial Possibilities of the Philippines
21Palawan
50Chapter XXXIV Peace and Prosperity
22Mindanao
51Chapter XXXV Some Results of American Rule
23Masbate
52Chapter XXXVI Is Philippine Independence now Possible?
24Chapter VIII Did We Destroy a Republic?
53Chapter XXXVII What Then?
25The Visayas
54Instructions of the President to the First Philippine Commission
26Chapter X Mr. Bryan and Independence
55Proclamation of the First Philippine Commission
27Chapter XI The First Philippine Commission
56Instructions of the President to the Second Philippine Commission
28Chapter XII The Establishment of Civil Government
57The Past and Present Organization of the Courts of the Philippine Islands1
29Chapter XIII The Philippine Civil Service
58The Non-Christian Population
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