The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 01 of 55: 1493-1529; 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

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Synopsis:

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 01 of 55: 1493-1529 takes readers on a captivating journey through the early explorations of the Philippine Islands. Through the eyes of early navigators, the book unveils vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples, delving into their history, records of Catholic missions, and the intricate web of political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands' destiny. Drawing from contemporaneous books and manuscripts, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the earliest relations between the Philippines and European nations, setting the stage for the profound transformations that would unfold in the centuries to come.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology

Themes: Exploration and discovery, Cultural encounters, Colonialism, Religious missions, Socio-economic dynamics

Subjects:

• Demarcation line of Alexander VI
• Missions -- Philippines
• Philippines -- Discovery and exploration
• Philippines -- History -- Sources

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