Proceso del Dr. José Rizal Mercado y Alonso

This volume assembles the court files and related papers surrounding the 19th‑century trial of a leading Filipino reformer. Drawn from the Segovia archive and the Spanish Ministry of War, the material includes the judge’s summary, witness statements from fellow activists, and official correspondence that shaped the case. The collection is framed by scholarly notes that explain the provenance of each document and help listeners navigate the legal language.

The appendices broaden the picture: a reproduced copy of the Liga Filipina’s statutes, complete with the founder’s faint monogram, and a series of procedural memoranda that reveal the bureaucratic machinery behind the prosecution. Essays by contemporary Filipino scholars provide context for the political climate and the underground movement that led to the charges. Together, they paint a vivid portrait of a society on the brink of change.

Listening to this compilation offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into colonial judicial practices and the personal convictions of those who dared to challenge them. The narration guides you through the pages, highlighting how the documents illuminate the broader struggle for liberty and reform in the Philippines.