The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 52, 1841-1898: 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:

Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of the Philippine Islands. In "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 52, 1841-1898," readers are transported to an era of exploration, discovery, and cultural exchange. This meticulously researched volume delves into the accounts of early navigators, offering vivid descriptions of the islands and their diverse peoples. From the enthralling tales of European encounters to the records of Catholic missions, this book unveils the political, economic, commercial, and religious tapestry that shaped the islands from their earliest interactions with European nations to the dawn of the twentieth century.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Exploration, Anthropology

Themes: Exploration and Discovery, Cultural Exchange, Colonialism, Religious Missions

Subjects:

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

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