Andres Bonifacio

Great Lives Series

by Isagani R. Medina

The riveting life stories of our Philippine heroes can inspire children, students, and the next generation of community leaders. Share your love of history by bringing home Tahanan’s award-winning Great Lives Library. _________________ About the DR. ISAGANI R. MEDINA has won numerous awards and citations for his work as one of the most prolific writers of history in the country. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in library science and a Ph.D. in history from the University of the Philippines, as well as a master’s degree from the University of Michigan. His book Cavite Before the 1571-1896 received the 1994 National Book Award for History from the Manila Critics Circle. Dr. Medina also wrote The Streets of Manila; The Complete Works of Claro M. Recto; and History of the Filipino People (eighth ed., 1990), which he co-authored with Teodoro A. Agoncillo. In 2001, he was awarded the Gawad Alab ng Haraya by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The author served as Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, in Diliman, Quezon City. He passed away in 2004.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

31 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Historian, librarian, bibliographer, archivist, linguist, and writer, Dr. Isagani R. Medina (1930–2004) was born in Corregidor Island, Cavite. He obtained a BA in Library Science (1953) and a PhD in History (1985) from the University of the Philippines. He also held an MA in Library Science from the University of Michigan in USA. In 2001, he was awarded the Dangal ng Haraya (Lifetime Achievement Award) in Cultural Research by the NCCA.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm quite surprised that this children book left no details untold with regard to the unfortunate demise of the hero. I'm also amused on how the rowdy plebeian image stuck in the public opinion when classic children books like this one had already provided accurate information about the Supremo's white-collared career and intellectual interests.

[Al Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid children’s biography on BONIFACIO

[Christianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading this book, I was enlightened by the Philippine history. It's really a big help. What more if I read major books about Andres Bonifacio. It was written so well that you could understand so easily.