The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55: 1620-1621; 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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Synopsis:

In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 19 of 55: 1620-1621," embark on a captivating journey through time as you explore the rich history, vibrant culture, and remarkable tales of the Philippine Islands. This volume delves into the early navigators' explorations, vivid descriptions of the islands and their peoples, and the profound impact of Catholic missions. Through contemporaneous books and manuscripts, discover the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands' destiny from their earliest interactions with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Travelogue, Anthropology

Themes: Exploration, Cultural encounters, Colonialism, Religious missions, Socio-economic development

Subjects:

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

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