The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 47, 1728-1759: 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 47, 1728-1759," readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of the Philippine Islands. This volume focuses on the explorations by early navigators, providing vivid descriptions of the islands and their peoples. Through contemporaneous books and manuscripts, the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions of the islands are revealed, offering a comprehensive understanding of their earliest relations with European nations up until the close of the nineteenth century.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Travelogue, Anthropology

Themes: Exploration, Cultural diversity, 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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