The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan
A History book. This book was savagely attacked by Glenn Anthony May (Wisconsin) in Inventing a...
ABOUT THE BOOK"In dealing with Andres Bonifacio and the Katipunan, I have laid more emphasis on the latter than on its founder and organizer, firstly because of the dearth of materials on his life, and secondly, because it is my belief that Bonifacio can best be sen and appreciated against the backdrop of the revolutionary society. He could not have been greater than the Katipunan. Nor could he have risen above it. To understand him, one must understand the Katipunan. He looms great because of the society. He must, therefore, be seen in and through the Katipuanan, and this method of unraveling the thin and scattered threads of his life is valid only because of the lack of materials. In examing my sources of information, I have adopted the attitude of friendly hostility. It has been my experience that most of the errors in the difficult task of interpretation--which, after all, is the most important in any book--spring from the scholar's uncritical attitude. He takes for granted that the fame of an author is sufficient guaranty of reliability and competence. Such mental outlook smacks of hypocrisy and cowardice. I have, therefore, dismissed this line...
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- Pages: 452 pages
- ISBN: 9789715420976 / 9715420974
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It's my first time reading a book from the father of Philippine History I was astonished by his writing style a very detailed book on the events that led to the rise of the Philippine Revolution. The author also pointed out the bravery of one Andres Bonifacio and his decisions that led to his deathA very good book for celebrating our... This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. li This book was savagely attacked by Glenn Anthony May (Wisconsin) in Inventing a Hero. Nonetheless, I stand by the authenticity of Agoncillo's scholarly research, and, thus, the authenticity of Andres Bonifacio's life and heroic deeds!
