The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson
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| Editor | Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 |
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| Annotator | Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908 |
| Editor | Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939 |
| Title |
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03 of 55
1569-1576 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 Beginning of the Nineteenth Century |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 03" by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, and Edward Gaylord Bourne is a historical account produced in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the period of 1569-1576, chronicling the Spanish colonization efforts in the Philippines, including narratives of early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, and records of missionary activities. It likely delves into the political, economic, and religious conditions that shaped the region during the beginning of Spanish rule and the complex interactions between the Spanish and various indigenous cultures. The opening of this volume presents an overview of the historical context and events during the initial years of Spanish occupation. It includes a series of letters and documents from key figures such as Guido de Lavezaris and Andrés de Mirandaola, addressing ongoing conflicts with the Portuguese as well as logistical challenges faced by the Spanish settlers. The text describes the establishment of settlements, the dynamics of trade with neighboring regions, the cultural characteristics of the native populations, and the strategies employed by the Spanish to secure their foothold in the islands. By laying out these foundational accounts, the volume sets the stage for understanding the broader implications of colonization in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 13616 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 727 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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