The Katipunan; or, The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune by Francis St. Clair
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"The Katipunan; or, The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune" by Francis St. Clair is an illustrated historical and biographical study written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the Katipunan Society, exploring its origins, development, and the impact it had on the Filipino insurrection of 1896-98 and 1899, drawing extensively from Spanish state documents. The book likely addresses themes of revolution, nationalism, and the complexities of Filipino identity
within the context of colonial rule. At the start of the text, the author introduces the Katipunan Society, describing it as a secret organization that emerged from Filipino freemasonry as a response to Spanish oppression. St. Clair outlines the socio-political backdrop of the late 19th century, emphasizing the role of key figures such as Andrés Bonifacio, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Apolinario Mabini, who were instrumental in fostering revolutionary sentiment among Filipinos. The narrative elaborates on the internal dynamics of the society, detailing clandestine meetings, propaganda efforts, and the recruitment of members, as well as the friction that developed between the society's ideals and its execution. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Katipunan's significance in shaping modern Filipino nationalism and the tumultuous quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | St. Clair, Francis |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03016030 |
| Title | The Katipunan; or, The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- History -- Revolution, 1896-1898 |
| Subject | Katipunan (Philippines) -- History |
| Subject | Revolutionaries -- Philippines -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37587 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37587-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1850 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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