Philippine Islands 1493-1898

<p>Journey back in time with The Philippine Islands 1493-1898 a meticulously compiled historical record of the Philippines during its formative years as a Spanish colony. This volume (XLII covering 1670-1700) unveils a rich tapestry of explorations detailed descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants and a comprehensive history of Catholic missions that shaped the region. <p/>Compiled from contemporaneous books and manuscripts by various authors this collection offers invaluable insights into the political economic commercial and religious landscape of the Philippines. Delve into the demarcation line of Alexander VI and its impact on the islands' fate. <p/>Explore the early navigators' accounts and discover the complex interplay between European nations and the Philippines from initial contact to the close of the nineteenth century. This essential resource sheds light on Southeast Asian Latin American and World History providing a crucial understanding of the Philippines' colonial past. A timeless chronicle this book preserves the voices and observations of a pivotal era.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>