The Discovery and Conquest of the Molucco and Philippine Islands.
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"The Discovery and Conquest of the Molucco and Philippine Islands" by Bartholomew Leonardo de Argensola is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This work provides a detailed examination of the Molucco Islands and the Philippines, focusing on their discovery, conquest, natural history, and the complex interplay of cultures and politics in the region. Argensola draws on authentic manuscripts and eyewitness accounts to narrate the events leading to the Spanish
conquest, detailing the socio-political landscape of the islands. The opening of this historical account introduces the author and sets the stage for an exploration of the Molucco Islands during the era of Spanish exploration. It presents Argensola's scholarly credentials and purpose for writing, highlighting the importance of documenting the conquest not just as a military venture, but as a transformative cultural encounter between European powers and the indigenous populations. The text suggests that the narrative will encompass tales of local kings, their customs, the valuable spices the islands produce, and the significant political machinations that ensued as the Spanish sought to establish control over the region. The author emphasizes the need for an accurate account drawn from various perspectives, hinting at the richness of the historical narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Leonardo de Argensola, Bartolomé, 1562-1631 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Stevens, John, -1726 |
| LoC No. | 05008532 |
| Title |
The Discovery and Conquest of the Molucco and Philippine Islands. Containing their History, Ancient and Modern, Natural and Political: Their Description, Product, Religion, Government, Laws, Languages, Customs, Manners, Habits, Shape, and Inclinations of the Natives. With an Account of many other adjacent Islands, and several remarkable Voyages through the Streights of Magellan, and in other Parts. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tamiko I. Rollings, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines -- History |
| Subject | Maluku (Indonesia) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43451 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43451-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 704 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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