A History of the Philippines

An excellent short history of the Philippine islands, from the earliest times to the 19th century. Vividly illustrated throughout. 


Contents include: 


The Peoples of the Philippines 

Europe and the Far East about 1400 A.D. 

The Great Geographical Discoveries 

The Filipino People Before the Arrival of the Spaniards 

The Spanish Soldier and the Spanish Missionary 

Period of Conquest and Settlement, 1565–1600 

The Philippines Three Hundred Years Ago 

The Dutch and Moro Wars. 1600–1663 

A Century of Obscurity and Decline. 1663–1762 

The Philippines During the Period of European Revolution. 1762–1837 

Progress and Revolution. 1837–1897 

America and the Philippines 

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