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Great Filipinos in history

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In the history of humanity," wrote Dr. Jose Rizal, "there are names which in themselves signify, an event- which recall affection and greatness. They, are named that serve as mystic bonds uniting the nations of the earth in peace, in love, and in goodwill."rnrnThe history of the Philippines reveals many names of great Filipinos, whose dalliance illumines the firmament of our storied past like the silver glow of the stars in a dark tropic night. Their achievements, which garlanded them with the mantle of greatness, are now cherished memories of the nation.rnrnThe great Filipinos are either heroes of war or heroes of peace. Our heroes of war, such as Lapu-Lapu of Mactan, Dagohoy of Bohol, Diego Silang of the Ilocos, Andres Boni- facio of Manila, General Emilio Aguinaldo of Cavite, General Gregorio del Pilar of Bulacan, and General Miguel Malvar of Batangas, are naturally more enchanting and more fas- cinating to behold because their martial exploits are glamour- ized by the aura of adventure and the aroma of stirring interest. Our heroes of peace, those men and women whose achievements in art, science, music, literature, education, reli- gion, economics, and politics verily contributed to the flower- ing of Filipino civilization and progress, may not be as dashing or titillating as the valiant heroes of war, but they are just as great, equally deserving a nation's salute and gratitude.rnrnIf the study of a country's history is a useful endeavor, as Lord Macaulay once asservated, the study of its great men and women is of similar benefit. In the words of Thomas Carlyle: "Great men, taken up in any way, are profitable company. We cannot look, however imperfectly, upon a great man, without gaining something by aim. He is the living light-fountain, which it is good and pleasant to be near.""

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920.599 Zai g

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Philippines : Verde Book Store., 1970

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x,675 pages

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English

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920.599

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HISTORY

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