Kartilyang Makabayan : Mga Tanong at Sagot Ukol Kay Andrés Bonifacio at sa KKK

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cruz, Hermenegildo, 1880-1943

Language:

Filipino

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kartilyang Makabayan" by Hermenegildo Cruz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a tribute to Andrés Bonifacio, regarded as a national hero in the Philippines, and details the founding and principles of the Katipunan, the revolutionary society he established to fight for Filipino independence from Spanish colonial rule. The book is likely aimed at educating the Filipino youth about their history and the significant contributions of Bonifacio and the Katipunan to the struggle for freedom. The opening of "Kartilyang Makabayan" sets the stage by explaining the motivation behind its writing: a father's desire to educate his children about Andrés Bonifacio and the Katipunan due to their ignorance about these crucial figures in Philippine history. Cruz recounts Bonifacio's humble beginnings, family background, and eventual rise as a leader of the revolutionary movement. It details how Bonifacio and his associates founded the Katipunan, emphasizing its goals of unity and empowerment among Filipinos, and their plans for liberation. The text serves not only as an introduction to Bonifacio's life but also as a medium to instill national pride and awareness of the country's fight for independence among the youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by University of Michigan.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-01-28