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The modern principalia : the historical evolution of the Philippine ruling oligarchy / Dante C. Simbulan.

By: Material type: TextTextQuezon City : University of the Philippines Press, [2005];copyright 2005Description: xx, 350 pages : illustrations 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9789715424967
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • JC 419  .Si42 2005
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 power. (Source: http://www.kabayancentral.com)
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center JC 419 .Si42 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000007876
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JC 419 .Si42 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000303233
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JC 419 .Si42 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000302602
Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center JC 419 .Si42 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000006969

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 power. (Source: http://www.kabayancentral.com)

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