The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 27 of 55: 1636-37; 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 27 of 55: 1636-37," embark on a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of the Philippine Islands. This volume delves into the explorations of early navigators, providing vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples. Through contemporaneous books and manuscripts, the reader is transported to a time when European nations first encountered the Philippines, uncovering the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands. From the Catholic missions to the intriguing records of the time, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the Philippines' past, leading up to the close of the nineteenth century.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology

Themes: Colonialism, Cultural exchange, Religious conversion, Historical documentation

Subjects:

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

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