Do you believe by what teodoro Agoncillo said that no documents means no history? why or why not?
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Teodoro A. Agoncillo is considered one of the most important historians of our time. His new brand of historiography did away with conventional ways of writing the history of Philippines—through the eyes of foreigners—and introduced a more Filipino-centric style, seeing the events of the Philippines unfold through the eyes of Filipinos. Today, his works are considered essential to the study of Philippine history, and have also transcended to the realm of classic literature.
In 1985 Agoncillo was included in the roster of the Order of National Scientists by President Ferdinand E. Marcos for his contributions to Philippine History. His notable works include The History of the Filipino People; Malolos: The Crisis of the Republic; The Writings and Trials of Bonifacio; and Revolt of the Masses.
To celebrate his birth centennial, we are publishing two essays from the book History and Culture, Language and Literature: Selected Essays of Teodoro A. Agoncillo edited by Dr. Bernardita Reyes Churchill.