Discovery, Conquest, And Early History Of The Philippine Islands (1907)

Discovery, Conquest, And Early History Of The Philippine Islands is a historical book written by Edward Gaylord Bourne in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of the Philippines, from the first discovery of the islands by European explorers to the Spanish conquest and colonization of the archipelago. Bourne covers a broad range of topics, including the pre-colonial societies of the Philippines, the arrival of the Spanish and their interactions with the native peoples, the establishment of Spanish rule, and the early years of Spanish colonial administration. The book also delves into the economic, social, and cultural aspects of life in the Philippines during the early colonial period, as well as the various political and religious movements that emerged in the region.Throughout the book, Bourne draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced account of the early history of the Philippines. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of Philippine history and is still widely read and cited today.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.