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Synopsis:
In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898; Volume 50: 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," readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rich and complex history of the Philippine Islands. This volume delves into the explorations of early navigators, providing vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples. It uncovers the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions that shaped the islands' destiny, from their earliest interactions with European nations to the end of the nineteenth century. Through contemporaneous books and manuscripts, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of the Philippines' past, its struggles, triumphs, and the enduring influence of Catholic missions.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology
Themes: Colonialism, Cultural exchange, Religious influence, Historical documentation
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