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Synopsis:
In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 36, 1649-1666," readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rich history and exploration of the Philippine Islands. This volume focuses on the period between 1649 and 1666, delving into the accounts of early navigators, vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples, and the remarkable records of Catholic missions. Through contemporaneous books and manuscripts, the reader is transported to a time when European nations first established relations with the Philippines, and witnesses the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands until the close of the nineteenth century.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology
Themes: Colonialism, Cultural exchange, Religious missions, Historical documentation
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