The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55, 1690-1691 by Emma Helen Blair et al.

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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 40 of 55, 1690-1691
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
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Summary "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55, 1690-1691" by Emma Helen Blair et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work details the explorations, experiences, and observations of early navigators and missionaries in the Philippines, documenting the islands' political, economic, and religious conditions from their initial contact with European powers up until the end of the 19th century. This volume, specifically focused on the years 1690-1691, serves as a rich resource for understanding the dynamics of colonial interactions and the local cultures in the archipelago during this transformative period. The opening of this volume introduces the political and ecclesiastical tensions in Manila during 1690-91, primarily revolving around disputes between the local bishop and secular authorities. An unsigned letter recounts the efforts of a Jesuit and the implications of a bishop's confrontational attempts to assert control over ecclesiastical posts, leading to widespread gossip and tension in the city. Simultaneously, the text delves into ethnological descriptions of the indigenous peoples, such as the Tagálogs and Visayans, and their customs as recorded by early missionaries. It touches upon their social structures, beliefs, and practices, revealing a wealth of intricately woven details about the interplay between native cultures and European colonial influences at this point in history. (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. 30253
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Most Recently Updated Dec 3, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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