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1. History of the Philippines - Two narratives from Canada covering the beginnings of the archipelago all the way to the present, from Frasier Weir and from Daniel Young. www.ualberta.ca Mama
2. Imperial Grunts- On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond (Vintage Departures)

   Imperial Grunts

   On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond (Vintage Departures):
   • Book by Robert D. Kaplan.
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11. Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)

    Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)

    • Book by Francis Dorai.
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20. Philippines Travel Map- 2005/2006 Edition (Periplus Travel Maps)

    Philippines Travel Map

    2005/2006 Edition (Periplus Travel Maps):
    • Book by Periplus.
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26. Philippines: International Religious Freedom Report (2004) - American State Department report on religious freedom in Philippines for 2004: The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice. atheism.about.com Mama
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29. The U.S. Army and Counterinsurgency in the Philippine War, 1899-1902

    The U.S. Army and Counterinsurgency in the Philippine War, 1899-1902

• Book by Brian [McAllister]Create? Linn.

Imperial Grunts- On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond (Vintage Departures)

Imperial Grunts

On the Ground with the American Military, from Mongolia to the Philippines to Iraq and Beyond (Vintage Departures):

"Welcome to Injun Country," is the catchphrase Kaplan hears from all the U.S. soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors we meet. In the view of American troops, they are taming an "unruly" frontier in the tradition of General George Custer. We all know what happened to Custer and, later, to the Native Americans whom the 7th Cavalry was sent out to pacify. But far from criticizing that mission or finding in the analogy any cautionary lesson, Kaplan is an enthusiastic cheerleader for what he baldly calls "American imperialism." He sees it as "humanitarian" and "righteous" and seems to never meet a Green Beret or marine he does not idolize. To Kaplan, U.S. imperialism is unquestionably selfless and heroic, trying only to bring a little taste of freedom to the huddled masses of the world. Imperial Grunts works well as a travelogue but fails to provide deeper insights--or opposing views--about the complex and fascinating places he explores. --Alex RoslinDescription: A fascinating, unprecedented first-hand look at the soldiers on the front lines on the Global War on Terror.

Plunging deep into midst of some of the hottest conflicts on the globe, Robert D. Kaplan takes us through mud and jungle, desert and dirt to the men and women on the ground who are leading the charge against threats to American security. These soldiers, fighting in thick Colombian jungles or on dusty Afghani plains, are the forefront of the new American foreign policy, a policy being implemented one soldier at a time. As Kaplan brings us inside their thoughts, feelings, and operations, these modern grunts provide insight and understanding into the War on Terror, bringing the war, which sometimes seems so distant, vividly to life.

• Review:: 'Strong on Reporting-Weaker in Analysis Starting in the Fall of 2003, Robert Kaplan spent six months with Special Forces teams all over the world and with a Marine combat unit in Iraq. His goal was to understand the changing nature of American war fighting techniques from the perspectives of non-coms and junior officers. When Kaplan sticks to his role as a front line reporter, his insights are invaluable. The United States military is in the process of evolving to fight a new kind of war and Kaplan is there to chronicle this transformation as it takes places in the jungles of Colombia and the Phillipines and the deserts of Afghanistan, Yemen and Iraq. It is an important story and more journalists need to be covering it. However, where Kaplan lost me was when he went beyond his role as a journalist and started to draw what I consider to be "fuzzy" conclusions from his reporting. I am not so sure that there is an American Empire and that the soldiers of today's Special Forces are the heirs of Rome's Legionaires. Furthermore, Kaplan's analysis of the American class structure with its elite media and proletarian soldiers also struck me as simplistic. Kaplan should stick to his reporting and avoid the temptation of grand eloquence. There is no doubt that there is a major revolution in military thinking taking place. As recent events in Iraq and Afghanistan show, we are living in the age of the strategic corporal. However, by focusing his book on the corporals, sargeants and lower ranking officers, we really never learn what the real decision makers are thinking about these new trends. I for one, would like to know what the senior leaders in the US military and Department of Defense really think of this revolution. This is a great book for seeing the trees and a much weaker book for understanding the forest.
• Review:: 'Kaplan does it again..... Having read two of Robert D. Kaplan's previous works, I began "Imperial Grunts" with high expectations. I was not disappointed. Kaplan is renowned for his insightful travelogues, masterfully blending history with contemporary journalistic narratives. He has travelled the globe, visiting the most dangerous places on the planet to see what most in the west will never see. In his tribute to the American military, Kaplan follows American soldiers and Marines to every corner of the globe to see first-hand the front-lines of the War on Terrorism. Not only does Kaplan visit Iraq and Afghanistan, but he goes to lesser known hotspots like Columbia, Yemen, and the Phillipines to live, eat and sleep with his fellow countrymen. Besides being a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary soldiers and Marines, Kaplan's travels reveal an underlying message. This being that like or not, America has become an empire, and we better get used to it. Kaplan is very aware that the majority of Americans are uncomfortable with using the word "empire" to describe their homeland, but he insists that we are a benign empire, obligated to bring liberty to the opressed of the world. Now this might sound like quintessential neoconservative propaganda, but Kaplan argues his case convincingly, mostly through the words of the troops themselves. No matter what your view on the "War on Terrorism", or Iraq, or imperialism, this book is fantastic, even if only as a tribute to those brave soldiers and Marines who gladly risk their lives in this 21st century of unconventional warfare.
• Review:: 'Good Observations and Insights! Kaplan begins by defining "imperialism" and providing background on America's evolution in this dimension: Kaplan says that imperialism is a form of isolationism in which the demand for absolute security at home leads one to conquer the world. The revealed fact of empire then spurs those outside it to join forces in opposition (helping further rationalize its existence). The American Empire was born before the U.S. - our embryonic nation on the eastern seaboard found it intolerable that the guns of European powers were at its rear - thus, we quickly moved westward, through treaties, purchases, and conquests. Then the unintended consequences of meeting the Nazi and Japanese security threat in WWII included the encampment of the Soviet Army in Europe and a civil war in China that brought a communist regime to power - new threats leading to greater American expansion. Finally, breaking the will of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan meant the arming of radical Islamic guerrillas who subsequently turned against us. Thus, the turn of the 21st century found the U.S. with bases and base rights in 59 countries and territories, and conducting Special Forces operations in 170. In addition, reliance on our military equipment and training has helped bind additional regimes to us. Kaplan then embeds himself in American forces (primarily Special Forces) in a number of areas around the world, including Yemen, Columbia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and reports his observations as they help maintain America's "empire." In Iraq he noted that a number of military officers reported that Iraqis cared more about the tangible necessities of daily life (eg. water and electricity) than less tangible things like democracy. They also report often finding better results dealing with tribal leaders than local democratic councils. Kaplan also, like many others, concludes that the U.S. doesn't have enough troops in Iraq. In Afghanistan, Kaplan learns that "they have loyalty to no one beyond their tribe . . . they just want to be left alone." "Toyotas are better than Humvees and commercially-sold phones better than the military-issue ones." Front-line soldiers see too much military bureaucracy in Afghanistan, now that the initial combat is over. The result is delays, frustrating micro-management. Another problem is that many of the Afghan military and police were Taliban supporters. Finally, Kaplan observes that the Soviets had invaded Afghanistan, declared victory, and were then chewed up by guerrillas operating from Pakistan. Now the same is happening to the U.S. My Opinion: Kaplan's findings indicate that democracy before basic living necessities (eg. security, decent income, electricity and water) doesn't have much appeal. This agrees with what I saw it Vietnames jungles - the people there couldn't care less who was in charge - they were too busy just trying to survive.
• Review:: 'lame This book isn't about the military. Its about Kaplan's ideas for using the American military to civilize the rest of the world. See, anyone who doesn't live in America is either stupid (Europe) or a savage (everyone else). Kaplan sees the whole world beyond our borders as a new wild west and sees all those billions of people living out there as the new Injuns. Injuns either become good little Americans out fighting for strip malls, french fries and starbucks coffee....or they end up dead. Between all the big ideas in the book is Kaplan playing army man all over the world. He really loves the American Military. He loved it so much that when he was young he volunteered to serve in the army of another country rather than his own. There is lots of hanging out with special forces, being critical of senior officers. There is even a special moment where Kaplan sees the "greatness" of the old Confederacy in modern military officers. But given that Kaplan's ideology toward everyone else in the world is about as enlighted as an old southern planter toward his slaves, it makes a bit of sense I guess. Oh yeah. We need to get started on a war with China too. Its not that there is a reason for the war, its (in Kaplan's mind) that any country which is growing is a threat to American interests and must be smashed to pieces.
• Review:: 'A Rarity Among Modern Journalists For all who tire of today's medicore journalists, this book is a reminder of the positives in the field. Kaplan's style is engaging, interesting, and blunt. He doesn't couch his stories in qualifiers, addendums, and modifiers. He tells the stories that he sees, and he readily admits when those stories are incomplete or altered. He is also frank when offering his opinion. Although sometimes he reaches on his vocabulary and syntax, his writing is generally fluid, and easy to follow. His movement with the US military is exciting, and daring. He doesn't dare shy away from his responsibilities when part of the battle; no hiding behind the contrived veil of 'impartiality.' Kaplan is unabashed in his loyalties to the United States, and his role as the recorder of his hosts' actions. In this vein Kaplan does romanticize troop activity, whether fawning over Army Special Forces, speaking dreamily about the Marine Corps, or enchantedly following Foreign Area Officers (a hybrid of military officer and Ambassador). The bulk of his observations of the 'grunts on the ground' are striking for their lack of gore, violence, and conflict, if that were possible for a journalist traveling from millitary host to host. It's not as if Kaplan downplays the dangers inherent in military operations, but let us not forget that he is writing concurrent with two major military operations for the US Armed Forces. Perhaps this is Kaplan's commentary about the dynamic and changed nature of modern war; perhaps it helps to reveal the relatively few number of casualties in today's wars; perhaps it is simply that although Kaplan was interested in the process, he recognized that carnage is just one component therein. In any event, this reduced emphasis gives the book less of a pulp war story feel, and more of a concerted look at America's military influence abroad. A minor note: Kaplan focuses on the 'iron majors' in the Army, but in doing so he focuses almost solely on the Special Forces community. Majors in the Army tend toward desk work, staff duty, and other non-command oriented positions, SF notwithstanding. Captains serve as the vast majority of company commanders, and with the expedited career path today, most of these captains are in their mid to late 20s when they pin on their second award. As a result, instead of 'iron majors' with 10 years plus of seasoned experience in the vanguard, the majority of the Army's companies are directed by Captains, many of whom are 5-10 years out of college.

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Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)

Insight Guide Philippines (Insight Guides Philippines)

• Review:: 'GOOD BOOK THIS BOOK HAD A LOT OF INFORMATION THAT WILL BE HELPFUL ON MY TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES.
• Review:: 'A great book but not a travel guide This book has a great introductory value. It shows how diverse and beautiful this country is. The photographs are of outstanding quality. The truth is, some of the places I visited looked much worse than their photographs in this book (like Vigan, for example). One must understand though that this book is NOT a travel guide though (despite some tourist info it contains). It is more like set of National Geographic articles with great illustrations. I still give it 5, because it is so fascinating and beautiful.
• Review:: 'Good book to learn about Philippines without going @^:^@ More than a travel guide, it spends more time on background and the meaning of sites in the Philippines. Many beautiful photos. Good book to learn about Philippines without going. My American friends that have read this book say it was BiG help to them in understanding not just travel only.
• Review:: 'Very Informative This is one of the books you should get when you're going to the Philippines. It is a very long book filled with good detailed facts. The photographers who took the pictures got very good shots of the Philippines. Another good thing about this book is that is has very good information when your touring the Philippines in the back of the book. It tells you information about the weather, lodging, holidays and festivals, what should be worn, and even how to speak basic Tagalog (the official language of the Philippines). There's a lot of things I haven't mentioned. If you want a good quality guidebook on the Philippines, then you should try this book!

• Similar books:
• Traveler's Companion Philippines, 2nd (Traveler's Companion Series)
• The Rough Guide to The Philippines, First Edition
• Philippines Travel Guide
• Philippines Guide, 2nd Edition
• Philippines Travel Map- 2005/2006 Edition (Periplus Travel Maps)