A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos

A vivid, accessible chronicle of the Philippines—tracing conquest, resistance, and nationhood.

Spanning the archipelago’s precolonial societies through centuries of Spanish rule and the American occupation to independence and contemporary life, Luis H. Francia's compelling history shows how a diverse people forged a modern national identity.

Written in clear, engaging prose, it illuminates the collisions of empire, faith, trade, and culture that shaped the Philippines—and the voices of Filipi...