The contested state transnational battles for control of the Philippines since 1898 Blitz, Amy 1961- creator author. text bibliography History. mdu 2023 Second edition. monographic eng print ix, 291 pages ; 24 cm "This study examines rising authoritarianism today in historical, transnational context, using the Philippines as a case study. Tracing the battle for control of the Philippines back to the Spanish era, the book offers insights into the broader transnational issues threatening democracy today"-- The Sword and the Cross : The Spanish Colonial Era, 1521-1898 -- Conquest and Coercion : Early US Colonialism, 1899-1916 -- Colonialism Amid Crises : The Road to Independent Democracy, 1917-1946 -- The Transition to "One-Man Democracy," 1946-1972 -- "Salvaging" Democracy : The Impact of Authoritarian Rule, 1972-1983 -- "People Power" : The Transition from Marcos to Aquino, 1983-1986 -- Rising Authoritarianism : The Path to Duterte, 1986-2016. Amy Blitz. Subtitle of previous edition: American foreign policy and regime change in the Philippines. Includes bibliographical references and index. a-ph--- n-us--- Imperialism History 20th century Democracy Philippines History 20th century Authoritarianism Philippines History 20th century Authoritarianism Philippines History 21st century Philippines Foreign relations Philippines Politics and government United States Foreign relations Philippines Philippines Foreign relations United States Authoritarianism Democracy Diplomatic relations Imperialism Politics and government Philippines United States 1900-2099 fast DS672.8 .B55 2023 327.730599 Contested state Blitz, Amy, 1961- Lanham : Lexington Books, [2023] Second edition. (DLC) 2022033551 9781666922226 1666922226 9781666922233 2022033550 pda,print NIC/DLC 220803 20250318215224.4 in00004651545 eng