The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 02 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson
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About this eBook
| Editor | Blair, Emma Helen, 1851-1911 |
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| Commentator | Bourne, Edward Gaylord, 1860-1908 |
| Editor | Robertson, James Alexander, 1873-1939 |
| Title |
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 02 of 55 1521-1569 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 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Summary | "The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 02 of 55" by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, and Edward Gaylord Bourne is a historical account edited and annotated in the early 20th century. This volume, like others in the series, likely covers the rich history and exploration of the Philippine Islands from the early navigators’ accounts and descriptions of the islands, including the societal and religious conditions that shaped the region during its earliest interactions with European nations. The opening of this volume introduces the narratives of various expeditions, including that of García de Loaisa and Alvaro de Saavedra, detailing their attempts to navigate towards the Spice Islands. It recounts the trials faced, such as shipwrecks and lost crew members, as well as interactions with local populations, establishing the framework of early Spanish colonial ambitions. It also hints at the challenges of governance and provisioning in new territories and foreshadows the eventual arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, marking a pivotal moment in the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. This opening provides a foundational perspective on both historical events and the motivations behind European interest in the archipelago. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13280 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 242 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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