Barangay: Sixteenth-Century Philippine Culture and Society

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.