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Synopsis:
In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 51, 1801-1840," readers are taken on a captivating journey through the rich history and diverse culture of the Philippine Islands. This volume focuses on the explorations by early navigators, vivid descriptions of the islands and their peoples, and the records of Catholic missions during the period from 1801 to 1840. 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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