The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 05 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, 1493-1803 — Volume 05 of 55
1582-1583
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: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 05 of 55" edited by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, and Edward Gaylord Bourne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on a specific period in the late 16th century, detailing vital explorations, interactions, and socio-political developments in the Philippines during Spanish colonial rule. It presents accounts of the islands, descriptions of their diverse peoples, and insights into the Catholic missions alongside documentation that reveals the complexities of colonial governance and indigenous relations. The opening of the work introduces the context of 1582-1583, a significant time during the early Spanish occupation. Governor Gonzalo Ronquillo de Peñalosa communicates with King Felipe II regarding the administration of the colony, highlighting challenges such as the oppression of indigenous peoples, the need for more missionaries, and threats from Japanese pirates. Key figures like Bishop Domingo de Salazar emerge as advocates for the rights of the natives, calling for reforms to alleviate their suffering from the colonial system. The initial documents summarize the governor's efforts to fortify the colony, both militarily and spiritually, while addressing economic strategies to bolster trade and governance in the Philippine Islands. (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. 16501
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Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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