Discovery, Conquest, and Early History of the Philippine Islands is a historical book written by Edward Gaylord Bourne in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of the Philippines, from the pre-colonial period to the Spanish conquest and colonization.The book begins with a description of the pre-colonial Philippines, including the different ethnic groups and their social and political structures. It then proceeds to the arrival of the Spanish in the Philippines, led by Ferdinand Magellan in ...
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Discovery, Conquest, and Early History of the Philippine Islands is a historical book written by Edward Gaylord Bourne in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of the Philippines, from the pre-colonial period to the Spanish conquest and colonization.The book begins with a description of the pre-colonial Philippines, including the different ethnic groups and their social and political structures. It then proceeds to the arrival of the Spanish in the Philippines, led by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. The book details the Spanish conquest of the Philippines, including the battles and conflicts with the indigenous peoples.The book also covers the early years of Spanish colonization, including the establishment of Manila as the capital and the spread of Christianity throughout the archipelago. It discusses the impact of Spanish rule on the Philippines, including the introduction of new crops and industries, the construction of churches and other buildings, and the establishment of a new social hierarchy.Throughout the book, Bourne also provides insights into the cultural and religious practices of the Filipinos, as well as the interactions between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples. He also discusses the impact of the Philippines on the wider world, including its role in the global trade network.Overall, Discovery, Conquest, and Early History of the Philippine Islands is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Philippines, its people, and its place in the world.Being A Separate Issue Of The Historical Introduction To Blair And Robertson s The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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