This book presents a firsthand political and historical account of the Philippines’ struggle and role in Asia during and after the Second World War. Written by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat, soldier, and statesman, the work reflects on the broader Asian conflict against imperialism and totalitarianism, highlighting the Philippine experience as a symbol of democratic resistan…
This book has long been in the making, although the actual writing has been done in the past year since my retirement as Philippine Foreign Minister. It is a result of a collaborative effort between my wife, Beth Day Romulo, and myself. We began thinking about the book and discussing what might be included in it as early as 1973, when we met in New York at the General Assembly. Back in Manila, …