Heroic Past, Glorious Future: Readings in the Philippine History covers the history of the country from the precolonial era until EDSA People Power Revolution, with an emphasis on the value of primary sources and documentary evidence. Honing students’ skills in analysis and critical thinking, the book provides an overview of research and analysis in several contested issues in Philippine history, presenting multiple scholarly perspective advanced by historians. The book seeks to enhance the learner’s understanding and appreciation of the social, economic, political, and cultural factors that inform historical events and affect the lives of Filipinos. These fundamental skills are not only useful in the classroom but also in the real world.