True Version of the Philippine Revolution
The book is a memoir that recounts the events of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule from 1896 to 1898. It provides a firsthand account of the revolution, including the proclamation of independence, the establishment of the First Philippine Republic, and the country's early struggles for self-governance. The narrative also delves into the internal conflicts within the revolutionary movement and the eventual surrender of the revolutionaries to American forces in 1898.
By Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Memoir, Political Literature · 19 chapters · 15,129 words
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Spain maintained control of the Philippine Islands for more than three centuries and a half, during which period the tyranny, misconduct and abuses of the Friars and the Civil and Military Administration exhausted the patience of the natives and caused them to make a desperate effort to shake off the unbearable galling yoke on the 26th and 31st August, 1896, then commencing the revolution in the provinces of Manila and Cavite.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Non-Fiction, Memoir, Political Literature, Military History, Nationalism
- Length: 15,129 words
- Structure: 19 chapters, 185 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Non-Fiction — The book recounts the events of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, providing a factual narrative of historical significance.
- Memoir — As a first-person account by Emilio Aguinaldo, it reflects his personal experiences and perspectives during the revolution.
- Political Literature — The text discusses political strategies, governance, and the quest for independence, making it relevant to political discourse.
- Military History — The book details military engagements and strategies employed during the revolution, focusing on the conflict's military aspects.
Tags
Philippine History · Revolution · Nationalism · Biography · Autobiography · Memoir · Historical Account · Primary Source · Non-Fiction · Politics · War · Independence
Contents
- The Revolution of 1896
- The Treaty of Biak-na-bato
- Negotiations
- The Revolution of 1898
- The Dictatorial Government
- The First Triumphs
- The Philippine Flag
- Expedition to Bisayas
- The Steamer "Compania de Filipinas"
- The Proclamation of Independence
- The Spanish Commission
- More American Troops
- The Thirteenth of August
- First Clouds
- Vain Hopes
- The American Commission
- Impolitic Acts
- The Mixed Commission
- Outbreak of Hostilities