Kartilyang Makabayan by Hermenegildo Cruz

"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.)

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Author Cruz, Hermenegildo, 1880-1943
Title Kartilyang Makabayan
Mga Tanong at Sagot Ukol Kay Andrés Bonifacio at sa KKK
Credits Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and PG
Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by
University of Michigan.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Tagalog
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Philippines -- History -- Revolution, 1896-1898
Subject Kaatastaasan, Kagalanggalang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (Organization)
Category Text
eBook-No. 14822
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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