The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 16 of 55 by Emma Helen Blair et al.
"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 16 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1900s. The volume presents explorations by early navigators and descriptions of the islands and their peoples, emphasizing their history and records of Catholic missions. The work likely aims to illustrate the political, economic, commercial, and religious dynamics of the Philippine Islands during theirearly interactions with European nations over a span of more than four centuries. The opening of this volume concludes a significant narrative by the early historian Antonio de Morga, detailing his experiences and observations during a tumultuous time in Philippine history. The text recounts events such as the Chinese uprising in Luzón, naval expeditions against the Dutch, and various challenges faced by the Spanish colony. Morga's account offers insights into the customs, societal structures, and economic conditions of both indigenous peoples and Spanish settlers, culminating in a detailed depiction of Manila and its role as the center of colonial administration. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding not only the historical context of the Philippines but also the complex interactions between colonizers and native populations during this era. (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 16 of 55 1609 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: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philippine_Islands,_1493%E2%80%931898 |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman & 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. | 15157 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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