The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson

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Editor Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911
Commentator Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908
Editor Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939
Title The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55
1576-1582
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 Beginning of the Nineteenth Century
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Summary "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55" by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson is a historical account likely compiled during the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the years 1576 to 1582, detailing the explorations, geopolitical relations, and Catholic missions in the Philippine Islands during early Spanish colonization. It examines the political, economic, commercial, and religious conditions of these islands as they interacted with European nations. The beginning of the volume introduces the official reports and documents from Governor Francisco de Sande, offering an in-depth analysis of various military confrontations, particularly with Chinese pirates, and the governance challenges in Manila. Sande meticulously details his experiences upon arriving in Manila, where he finds the city damaged by piracy and unrest. He expresses concerns about the local economies, the native populations, and the military strategies required to maintain control over the islands and expand the Spanish influence, including proposals for further conquests, particularly in China. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of colonial administration and early interactions between the Spaniards and the diverse indigenous groups in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Philippines -- History -- Sources
Subject Missions -- Philippines
Subject Philippines -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Demarcation line of Alexander VI
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EBook-No. 12635
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Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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