The Story of the Philippines

"The Story of the Philippines" by Murat Halstead

Halstead was an American journalist, editor, and author. In this book, he aimed to educate readers about the far-off Philippine islands. He presented this nation's history as a culture as well as the invasions and occupations conducted there by various European kingdoms which claimed the Philippine islands for their own. Concise and thoughtful, this book provides a comprehensive history of this too-often underappreciated country.