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Prehispanic source materials for the study of Philippine history
First published 1984 · 196 pages
A rigorous, myth-busting intellectual journey into the authentic roots of the pre-colonial Philippines.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the quiet, focused atmosphere of a master historian's archive. It is a deeply intellectual and investigative experience, moving at a steady, methodical pace as it sifts through centuries of claims, documents, and forgeries. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, driven by a sharp, myth-busting energy that seeks to separate historical truth from long-held fabrications. You aren't just reading history; you are learning how history is constructed, evaluated, and sometimes invented. The prose is precise and analytical, offering the profound satisfaction of clarity. It will thoroughly delight Filipiniana scholars, history enthusiasts, and any reader who craves the rigorous, evidence-based unearthing of a nation's authentic pre-colonial identity.
- Mood
- intellectual
- investigative
- illuminating
- contemplative
- Tone
- scholarly
- authoritative
- analytical
- myth-busting
- objective
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- historical truth vs. fabrication · the nature of evidence · pre-colonial identity · historiography · unearthing the past
- The writing
- Precise, methodical, and sharply analytical, prioritizing clarity and academic rigor over embellishment.
- The arc
- Moves from a sense of historical ambiguity to the deep intellectual satisfaction of uncovering rigorous, evidence-based truths.
- Who it's for
- Filipiniana scholars, history buffs, and anyone fascinated by the meticulous debunking of historical myths and the search for authentic pre-colonial roots.
Content notes
- historical erasure
- colonialism
About the book
Bibliography: p. [157]-183. Rev. ed. of: A critical study of the prehistoric source materials for the study of Philippine history. 1968. Includes index.
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