Edited by Alfred W. McCoy
ISBN: 029922984X
UNIV OF WISCONSIN PRESS
2009 - Paperback - 600 Seiten

State and Family in the Philippines.

In this pioneering volume, Filipino, American, and Australian scholars explore the history of the great families who have led the Philippines during the past century - Osmena, Lopez, and Pardo de Tavera. Moving beyond Manila, the volume offers detailed accounts of how strong men such as Ramon Durano, Ali Dimaporo, and Justiniano Montano used "guns, goons, and gold" to become powerful provincial warlords. Illustrated with many original photographs, maps, and genealogies, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who seeks to understand the modern Philippines.

The Editor Alfred W. McCoy is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin - Madison