The hero of the Filipinos : $b The story of José Rizal, poet, patriot and martyr

"The Hero of the Filipinos: The Story of José Rizal, Poet, Patriot and Martyr" by Charles Edward Russell is a story about José Rizal, a key person in Philippine history. The book tells readers about his life and the problems Filipinos faced under Spanish control. At the start, the book shows how hard life was for Filipinos because of the unfair Spanish rule. Francisco Rizal Mercado, José Rizal's father, had trouble with the Spanish authorities, and the book explains how this bad treatment helped José Rizal realize the need for change and inspired him to fight for his nation.