Goodreads Giveaway ~ Phillip Campbell's Story of the Philippines: God's Rampart in Asia

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One of the books cited frequently on this blog is The Story of the Philippines: God's Rampart in Asia. Written in the style of Campbell's Story of Civilization curriculum for Catholic students, The Story of the Philippines is a readable capsule summary of the long and complex history of the Filipino people, complete with poignant and amusing vignettes written in Campbell's appealing style.

Well, through Thursday, April 13, 2023, you can enter to win a free copy of this book on Goodreads. Details may be found by clicking the link below:

The Story of the Philippines ~ Giveaway on Goodreads.

Five gratis copies of the book are available. 

As it is meant for young readers, the book includes several really nice illustrations by artist Lori Kauffmann who, as it turns out, also did the cover art for all of my Belisarius books.

Here are a few examples of here illustrations that accompany and enhance The Story of the Philippines:

Chinese Traders visit the Kingdom of Tondo.

MacArthur and Osmeña return to the Philippines, October 1944. 

Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos.

Regular readers of this blog know that that the Philippines, the Spanish-American War, and the Battle of Manila Bay are regular topics. Here are links to several related articles:

• The First Mass in the Philippines, March 31, AD 1521 ~ An eyewitness account by Antonio Pigafetta
• "For many a year they will remember the two stout galleons of Manila." ~ The victory of the Spanish over the Dutch at the Battle of Naval de Manila, AD 1646
• The Destruction of Fort Drum, the Famous Concrete Battleship of Manila Bay
• "Open with all guns." The Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898
• Telling the Story of the Philippines ~ Eastern History for the Catholic Student