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040			_cHuman Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission
050			_aJC 419
100			_aSimbulan, Dante C.
245		4	_aThe modern principalia : _bthe historical evolution of the Philippine ruling oligarchy
260			_bQuezon City _cUniversity of the Philippines Press
300			_bxx, 350 pages ; _cillustrations;
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThe 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
650			_aElite (Social sciences) -- Philippines -- History.
650			_aPhilippines -- Politics and government -- 1946-1963.
942			_2lcc _cFIL
999			_c1931 _d1931