La Solidaridad (Vol. 2, 1890 [Year II, Nos. 23–46])

La Solidaridad was the official organ of the Propaganda Movement, which emerged among educated Filipinos in Europe following the 1872 Cavite Revolt. Its mission was to inform Spanish authorities and liberals about the injustices and abuses prevalent in the Philippines under colonial administration, particularly those dominated by the friars. The paper sought to promote liberal ideas, combat reactionaries, and advocate for democratic ideals for the Philippines. Key figures of the nascent Filipino nationalist movement, such as José Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Graciano Lopez Jaena, contributed articles to the paper, often using pseudonyms to protect their families and contacts in the Philippines. The paper ran from 1889 to 1895, documenting the aspirations for reform and the growing despair of Filipino leaders as they failed to achieve change through peaceful means, ultimately preceding the 1896 Philippine Revolution.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. APA Citation: Forés-Ganzon, G. (Ed. & Trans.). (1973).La Solidaridad (Vol. 2, 1890 [Year II, Nos. 23–46]). University of the Philippines Press.