• Cover of The History of the Burgis by Mariel N. Francisco and Fe Maria Arriola, sepia illustration of an elite Filipino family in a tropical setting
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History of the Burgis [English, Softbound]

History of the Burgis [English, Softbound]

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A legendary Filipino cultural studies classic that is notoriously hard to find in the United States, History of the Burgis delivers a sharp, self-aware reading of 500 years of Philippine history through the lens of class, power, and identity. First published in 1987, it asks a question that still resonates today: what role has the Filipino burgis played in the country’s struggles, successes, and unfinished nation-building?

Written by burgis for the burgis, the book breaks away from the traditional history format by combining a clear historical narrative with biting commentary, humor, and visual storytelling that pushes readers to locate themselves within the national story. Both critical and deeply reflective, it remains a cornerstone text for Philippine studies, cultural criticism, and diaspora readers building a serious Filipino history shelf.

A scarce title outside the Philippines and rarely stocked by U.S. retailers.

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Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 200
ISBN: 9789719146766
Condition: Brand New (Hot Tropiks stock)

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