History of the Philippine Islands by Antonio de Morga
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"History of the Philippine Islands" by Antonio de Morga is a historical account published in 1609. Based on personal experiences and eyewitness testimonies, this work documents the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines, including Filipino customs, traditions, and religious practices. The book later attracted the attention of Philippine national hero José Rizal, who found it problematic yet compelling enough to annotate and republish with corrections, challenging its Eurocentric perspective and
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| Author | Morga, Antonio de, 1559-1636 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 |
| Translator | Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939 |
| Title | History of the Philippine Islands |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucesos_de_las_Islas_Filipinas |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Jeroen Hellingman |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7001 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1808 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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