The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55 by Emma Helen Blair et al.
"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55" edited by Emma Helen Blair and James Alexander Robertson is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically focusing on the years 1599 to 1602. This volume embarks on uncovering the rich history of the Philippine archipelago, highlighting early explorations, the interactions of its peoples, and the evolution of the political, economic, and religious dimensions shaped by colonial influences from Europeannations. The opening of this historical volume sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the governance and societal challenges faced in the Philippines during a critical period of colonial rule. It begins with a preface that outlines significant events, such as the arrival of Dutch forces seeking to disrupt Spanish settlements and the internal conflicts stirred among both the Spanish and indigenous populations. Through various enactments by the Audiencia of Manila, the text describes a range of ordinances and laws instituted to regulate trade, taxation, and social order, amid a backdrop of daunting piracy threats and economic hardships affecting both Spaniards and natives alike. The section culminates in a call for reforms and the need for better governance, paving the way for future discussions on administration and colonial impact in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 |
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| Commentator | Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908 |
| Editor | Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939 |
| Title | The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 11 of 55 1599-1602 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- History -- Sources |
| Subject | Missions -- Philippines |
| Subject | Philippines -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Demarcation line of Alexander VI |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14685 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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