The World of 1896

by Lorna Kalaw-Tirol (Editor), Sandra Castro

A portrait of the world at the time of the Philippine revolution giving us a glimpse of life a hundred years ago. A book of 402 photographs, five main essays, and 20 short ones bring back into focus the details of the world of 1896. Rare vintage photographs more than just add grace to the book, being eloquent testimonies of a pivotal era in the history of the Philippines. It gives us a clue why the revolution happened, when it did and not many years before.

271 pages

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Lorna Kalaw-Tirol is a veteran Filipino journalist, editor, and book author, widely respected for her contributions to Philippine media. Her extensive career includes co-founding the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) and serving as the readers' advocate for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.