The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson
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"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, and Edward Gaylord Bourne is a historical account providing a comprehensive examination of the Philippine archipelago from the late 16th century to the culmination of Spanish colonialism. Written in the early 20th century, this volume, specifically covering the years 1583 to 1588, presents a collection of documents and records that detail the intricate political, economic, and
social conditions of the islands during Spanish rule. The topic focuses on the interactions between the Spanish colonists and the native population, illuminating how these relationships were shaped by the Spanish colonial government and the economic ties to China. At the start of this volume, the editors address a modification in the series’ scope, now extending to encompass the entire period of Spanish dominion, influenced by reader demand. The beginning outlines the dire situation of the colony, where Spanish settlers face severe hardship due to poverty, lack of supplies, and a demoralized military. Amid complaints from the local populace regarding taxation and governance, letters to the Spanish crown highlight the native population's decimation and the settlers' reliance on Chinese trade for survival. The text also reflects early sentiments and plans concerning potential military campaigns against China and the need for substantial reinforcements to secure the colony's future, setting a foundation for understanding the complex dynamics at play during this pivotal period in Philippine history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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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, 1493-1898 — Volume 06 of 55 1583-1588 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 |
| Credits | Prepared by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13120 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13120-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 721 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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