The Cornerstone Of Philippine Independence: A Narrative Of Seven Years

By Francis Burton Harrison

Book Overview

""The Cornerstone of Philippine Independence: A Narrative of Seven Years"" is a historical book written by Francis Burton Harrison. The book chronicles the seven-year period from 1913 to 1920 during which Harrison served as the Governor-General of the Philippines, which was then a colony of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Harrison's experiences and observations during his time in the Philippines. It covers a range of topics, including the political and social climate of the country, the struggles of the Filipino people for independence, and the efforts made by the American government to maintain control over the colony. Harrison's narrative is both informative and personal, as he shares his personal interactions with various Filipino leaders and his own thoughts and feelings about the events unfolding around him. The book also includes a number of photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""The Cornerstone of Philippine Independence"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Philippines, the struggle for independence, and the complex relationship between the United States and its former colonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163291099
• ISBN13: 9781163291092
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"