The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson
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| Editor | Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 |
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| Annotator | Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908 |
| Editor | Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939 |
| Title |
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55 1593-1597 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: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, Edward Gaylord Bourne, and James Alexander Robertson is a historical account compiled during the late 19th century. This volume specifically covers the period from 1593 to 1597, elucidating the early explorations, political conditions, and socio-economic aspects of the Philippine islands in relation to Spain's colonization efforts. It chiefly addresses interactions between the Spanish and various Asian entities, including Japan and Cambodia, as well as documenting the local governance and missions during the rise of Manila as a significant Spanish settlement. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to the context of Manila’s development under the governance of Gomez Perez Dasmariñas. The opening outlines his communications with King Felipe II regarding military needs, plans for conquest, and alliances with neighboring kingdoms. Various letters and documents detail expeditions to Japan, challenges posed by local uprisings, and the need for missionaries to support political stabilization. The narrative hints at tensions with Japan, including an embassy to negotiate peace yet underscores underlying fears of potential violence and betrayal. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities involved in the Philippines' colonization and the interactions with indigenous populations and foreign powers. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14265 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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