Philippine Affairs, A Retrospect And Outlook - Jacob Gould Schurman - Bog

Philippine Affairs, A Retrospect And Outlook: An Address (1902) is a book written by Jacob Gould Schurman that provides a detailed analysis of the political and social situation in the Philippines during the early 20th century. The book is based on an address that Schurman delivered at the University of Michigan, where he discussed the history of the Philippines and its relationship with the United States. Schurman's analysis is divided into two parts: the retrospect and the outlook. In the retrospect, he provides a historical overview of the Philippines, starting with its colonization by Spain in the 16th century and its subsequent struggle for independence. He also discusses the role of the United States in the Philippines, including the Spanish-American War and the subsequent annexation of the Philippines by the United States.In the outlook section, Schurman discusses the challenges facing the Philippines as it transitions from a colony to a self-governing nation. He examines the political, economic, and social issues that the Philippines must address in order to achieve stability and prosperity. Overall, Philippine Affairs, A Retrospect And Outlook: An Address (1902) is a comprehensive analysis of the Philippines during a critical period in its history. Schurman's insights provide valuable context for understanding the Philippines' relationship with the United States and the challenges it faced as it sought to establish itself as an independent nation.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.