The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 08 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson

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Editor Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911
Commentator Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908
Editor Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939
Title The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 08 of 55
1591-1593
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: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 08 of 55" by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume provides detailed explorations and documentation regarding the Philippine Islands during the years 1591 to 1593, focusing on the political, economic, and religious conditions as impacted by European interaction and colonization. The text likely dives deep into the governance issues between secular and ecclesiastical authorities and illustrates the challenges faced by the Spanish colonial administration. The opening of this volume outlines important historical events during the specified years, including a dispute between the governor and the bishop regarding the collection of tributes from the indigenous population. The governor, Gomez Perez Dasmariñas, is depicted as striving to manage the colony's defense against external threats, particularly from the Japanese, while also dealing with internal conflicts such as ecclesiastical opposition and resource scarcity. Various documents, letters, and edicts from officials are presented, indicating ongoing tensions around governance, trade regulations, and the treatment of Indian laborers. The exchanges between the governor and bishop reveal a complex landscape of power dynamics that shaped the early colonial period in the Philippines. (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
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EBook-No. 13742
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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