A History of the Philippines
A History of the Philippines, published in 1905, was written by David P. Barrows while he was director of education in the islands under the American administration, as a textbook for the schools he was building. It covers the geography and early peoples of the archipelago, the arrival of Magellan and the Spanish conquest, the rule of the friars and the galleon trade, the revolts and British occupation of the eighteenth century, the reform movement of Rizal and his contemporaries, the revolution of 1896 and the coming of the United States. Barrows writes plainly for young readers and from a point of view that is frankly American, which makes the book a document of its moment as well as a history. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about A History of the Philippines
A History of the Philippines by David P. Barrows can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read A History of the Philippines online?
Yes. A History of the Philippines opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is A History of the Philippines free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of A History of the Philippines is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is A History of the Philippines in the public domain?
Yes. A History of the Philippines by David P. Barrows is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A History of the Philippines?
About 5 h 38 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A History of the Philippines?
A History of the Philippines by David P. Barrows is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
