The Reign of Greed

Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. El Filibusterismo, also known by its English alternate title The Reign of Greed, is the second novel written by Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. It is the sequel to Noli me tangere and, like the first book, was written in Spanish. Thirteen years after leaving the Philippines, Crisostomo Ibarra returns as Simoun, a rich jeweler sporting a beard and blue-tinted glasses, and a confidant of the Captain-General. Abandoning his idealism, he becomes a cynical saboteur, seeking revenge against the Spanish Philippine system responsible for his misfortunes by plotting a revolution. Includes unique illustrations.