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LoC No.: 99000383
Title: The Philippine Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Philippine Islands" by Ramon Reyes Lala is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of the Philippines, detailing the islands' discovery, colonization, and the interplay between different ethnic groups and colonial powers. It serves to shed light on the struggles and resilience of the Filipino people against foreign dominance, highlighting significant events and figures in their quest for freedom. The opening of the work establishes Lala's credentials as a Filipino author deeply familiar with his homeland's history and culture. He reflects on the early periods of colonization, recounting the arrival of explorers like Magellan and the subsequent Spanish conquest that introduced colonial rule. Lala illustrates the initial interactions between Spaniards and indigenous Filipinos, emphasizing both the curiosity and hospitality of the native population, juxtaposed with the brutality of colonization. This groundwork sets the stage for later discussions on the effects of colonial administration, the role of the church, and the vibrant cultures of various tribes in the Philippines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lala, Ramon Reyes
EBook No.: 42726
Published: May 17, 2013
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 99000383
Title: The Philippine Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Philippine Islands" by Ramon Reyes Lala is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the rich and complex history of the Philippines, detailing the islands' discovery, colonization, and the interplay between different ethnic groups and colonial powers. It serves to shed light on the struggles and resilience of the Filipino people against foreign dominance, highlighting significant events and figures in their quest for freedom. The opening of the work establishes Lala's credentials as a Filipino author deeply familiar with his homeland's history and culture. He reflects on the early periods of colonization, recounting the arrival of explorers like Magellan and the subsequent Spanish conquest that introduced colonial rule. Lala illustrates the initial interactions between Spaniards and indigenous Filipinos, emphasizing both the curiosity and hospitality of the native population, juxtaposed with the brutality of colonization. This groundwork sets the stage for later discussions on the effects of colonial administration, the role of the church, and the vibrant cultures of various tribes in the Philippines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lala, Ramon Reyes
EBook No.: 42726
Published: May 17, 2013
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Philippines -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.