The Filipino Americans is a sweeping account of the experiences of Filipinos in America and their contributions to American culture, history, society, economy, politics, and entertainment. Fascinating... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Laced with reproductions of paintings and photographs from various sources, this fact-filled volume provides readers, in the early chapters, with a fascinating view of the always exciting, sometimes poignant, and too often tragic history of the Philippine archipelago. For many Americans unfamiliar with the mercurial nature of United States policy towards the Philippines following the Spanish American War, there will be surprises. Read carefully the content of letters from foot soldiers to their schoolmates and families back home. The author's many chapters on the distinct periods of Filipino immigration to Hawaii, Alaska, and the contiguous United States are colorful and informative. The reader discovers that it is the rich heritage of diverse customs and traditions that make the Filipino presence an especially welcome addition to the American scene. This is a book that everyone will enjoy.
Makes history very readable...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
It's good to see it all down and organized in the way you have in a single book. Makes history very readable, especially for those of us who got almost no Philippine or Philippine-American history in our American education of 2 & 3 generations ago.
It looks like a time capsule with details.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a great book (a must reading for all Fil-Ams). It looks like a time capsule with details. It will make a good gift to friends and the young Filipino Americans.
It's the most comprehensive book on Filipino Americans
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I admire the exhaustive and authoritative historical contents,the substance, style and layout of The Filipino Americans. It isfluid, easy to read and above all very informative. It deserves to be in every home library of families who love history.
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