The modern principalia : the historical evolution of the Philippine ruling oligarchy

By:

Simbulan, Dante C

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Quezon City University of the Philippines PressDescription: xx, 350 pages ; illustrationsISBN:

9715424961

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

JC 419

Summary: The Modern Principalia is about the Philippine ruling elite—who they are and how they evolved in history. It delves into their economic interests as well as their lifestyles, how they acquired their wealth and built a world of their own. It describes their family links and their interlocking interests with other elites and foreign partners. The book also examines the values and behavior of the elite in politics and government, how they exploit the poverty and ignorance of the masses to win political power, and what they do with that powe

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Filipiniana	HRVVMC Library Filipiniana Books	Fil	JC 419 S56 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		FIL-0000447

Includes bibliographic references and index.

The Modern Principalia is about the Philippine ruling elite—who they are and how they evolved in history. It delves into their economic interests as well as their lifestyles, how they acquired their wealth and built a world of their own. It describes their family links and their interlocking interests with other elites and foreign partners. The book also examines the values and behavior of the elite in politics and government, how they exploit the poverty and ignorance of the masses to win political power, and what they do with that powe

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