Publisher's Synopsis
""The Filipino Martyrs: A Story Of The Crime Of February 4, 1899"" is a historical book written by Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan, published in 1900. The book recounts the tragic events that took place on February 4, 1899, when a group of Filipino soldiers were massacred by American troops during the Philippine-American War. The author provides a detailed account of the incident, including the political and social context that led to the conflict. The book also highlights the courage and sacrifice of the Filipino martyrs, who fought for their country's independence against a foreign power. Through the use of primary sources and eyewitness accounts, Sheridan offers a compelling narrative that sheds light on a little-known chapter in Philippine history. The book is an important contribution to the study of colonialism, imperialism, and resistance movements, and is a must-read for those interested in Philippine history and the struggle for independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.