The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55 by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson
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"The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 28 of 55" by Blair, Bourne, and Robertson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex history and conditions of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, covering political, economic, commercial, and religious aspects. It provides insights into the in...
volume introduces the reader to the religious and ecclesiastical affairs in the Philippines, mainly through documents from 1637-1638. It discusses the conflicts faced by the Augustinian order due to the "alternativa" decree regarding their administrative appointments and outlines the consequences of these disputes. Additionally, it details Corcuera's military campaign against the Moro stronghold in Jolo, emphasizing the challenges faced by the Spanish forces, including their repeated assaults and eventual strategic blockade that led to the surrounding of the enemy. These early accounts set the stage for a deeper exploration of the intertwining of religion and colonial power in shaping the islands' history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Elijah Harris
2 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Absolutely essential reading.
Robert Nguyen
1 month agoMake no mistake, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Simply brilliant.
Lucas Hernandez
1 month agoI was pleasantly surprised because the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. I will be reading more from this author.
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Charles Roberts
1 week agoA fantastic discovery, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A solid resource I will return to often.