America's BoyGranta Books, 1998 - 462 pages A re-examination of the rule of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos in the Philippines and the conditions that gave rise to their leadership. The author argues that they were merely the latest in a long line of corrupt Filipino leaders in a country which had historically been ruled by oligarchies |
Contents
Digging a well in Kansulay | 1 |
A history told by foreigners | 20 |
Ferdinand Marcos makes a good start | 57 |
Copyright | |
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America's Boy: A Century of United States Colonialism in the Philippines James Hamilton-Paterson No preview available - 1999 |
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