Barangay: Sixteenth-Century Philippine Culture and Society

Description A picture of pre-Hispanic Philippine life woven by a respected Philippine historian. Derived largely through a comprehensive analysis of early Philippine language lexicons. An attempt to separate myth from historical fact about the pre-Spanish Filipino.   Originally published in 1994. Seventh printing 2015. Winner, 1994 National Book Award, for History.Winner, 1998 Gintong Aklat Award, for Social Science.   Author: William Henry Scott ISBN: 9789715501354 Publisher: Ateneo de Manila University Press Language: English