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Description of  The Making of the Modern Philippines: Pieces of a Jigsaw State

"Well-researched... a welcome guide." The Spectator With a fractured geography and complex identity, The Philippines is an eclectic and unique mix of culture, environment, people and politics. Known mostly for natural disasters, migrant labour and dictatorial presidents, in this book Philip Bowing shows how it is much, much more. Deftly navigating the history of this populous island republic, Read more