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Title:
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55
1620-1621
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: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, Edward Gaylord Bourne, and James Alexander Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the complex history of the Philippine Islands from 1620 to 1621, focusing on the interactions between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous population, while also addressing the influence of Catholic missions. The work aims to provide a comprehensive view of the political, economic, and social conditions of the islands during a pivotal time in their colonial history. At the start of the volume, the editor provides an overview of the documents contained within, which outline urgent matters such as proposed reforms for the treatment of the Indigenous people, military challenges posed by Dutch and English forces, and the burgeoning economy centered around trade in the region. Specific letters and reports highlight the struggles faced by colonial officials, including the need for defense measures against external threats and internal governance issues that affected the local population. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the political dynamics and social conditions that shaped the Philippine Islands during this turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Commentator: Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908
Editor: Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911
Editor: Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939
EBook No.: 16086
Published: Jun 17, 2005
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- History -- Sources
Subject: Missions -- Philippines
Subject: Philippines -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Demarcation line of Alexander VI
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55
1620-1621
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: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary: "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, Edward Gaylord Bourne, and James Alexander Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the complex history of the Philippine Islands from 1620 to 1621, focusing on the interactions between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous population, while also addressing the influence of Catholic missions. The work aims to provide a comprehensive view of the political, economic, and social conditions of the islands during a pivotal time in their colonial history. At the start of the volume, the editor provides an overview of the documents contained within, which outline urgent matters such as proposed reforms for the treatment of the Indigenous people, military challenges posed by Dutch and English forces, and the burgeoning economy centered around trade in the region. Specific letters and reports highlight the struggles faced by colonial officials, including the need for defense measures against external threats and internal governance issues that affected the local population. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the political dynamics and social conditions that shaped the Philippine Islands during this turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Commentator: Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908
Editor: Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911
Editor: Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939
EBook No.: 16086
Published: Jun 17, 2005
Downloads: 279
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- History -- Sources
Subject: Missions -- Philippines
Subject: Philippines -- Discovery and exploration
Subject: Demarcation line of Alexander VI
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.