Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 955 Morga, Antonio de 1559 1636 De Morga, Antonio Blair, Emma Helen 1851 1911 Robertson, James Alexander 1873 1939 Robertson, J. A. (James Alexander) History of the Philippine Islands Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. This eBook was produced by Jeroen Hellingman "History of the Philippine Islands" by Antonio de Morga is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book chronicles the Philippines from the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 to the early 1600s, providing insights into the exploration, conquest, and governance of the islands during Spanish rule. Morga, a royal official and keen observer, narrates the interactions between the Spanish and the indigenous populations, detailing social, political, and economic aspects that shaped the region during this transformative period. The opening of the book sets a foundational context, outlining Morga’s intention to document the significant events and outcomes of the Spanish expeditions in the Philippines. Starting with a discussion of prior explorations and the establishment of Spanish settlements, Morga introduces key figures such as Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who led the initial conquest and colonization efforts. As the narrative unfolds, Morga highlights pivotal challenges and developments, including diplomatic relations with China and Japan, the establishment of trade routes, and the complexities of governing a diverse and culturally rich landscape. The beginnings of the Spanish presence in the islands are characterized by a mix of cooperation and conflict with local tribes, and Morga emphasizes the importance of both military prowess and religious missions in the unfolding history of the Philippine archipelago. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Philippines -- History DS Text Children's History Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: History - General 953172 953094 2024-10-03T11:46:03.005833 2023-10-03T10:18:44.041250 text/html text/html 953165 953087 2024-10-03T11:46:03.328815 2023-10-03T10:18:44.267266 text/html text/html 421763 2024-10-03T11:46:14.356744 application/epub+zip 435408 2024-10-03T11:46:06.894791 application/epub+zip 415054 2024-10-03T11:46:05.545799 application/epub+zip 732067 2024-10-03T11:46:20.501351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 699489 2024-10-03T11:46:13.447757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658883 2022-09-04T04:04:53.388187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 918627 918600 2024-10-03T11:46:02.402802 2023-10-03T10:18:43.586245 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 912817 2020-12-30T05:40:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 329830 2020-12-30T05:40:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20613 2024-10-03T11:46:20.640217 application/rdf+xml 14550 2024-10-03T11:46:06.082780 image/jpeg 3478 2024-10-03T11:46:05.813778 image/jpeg 417589 2024-10-03T11:46:03.408804 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia