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Events in the Philippine Islands
First history of the Spanish Phillipines by a layman.
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, 1609, by Antonio de Morga
An account of the history of the Spanish colony in the Philippines during the 16th century. Antonio de Morga was an official of the colonial bureaucracy in Manila and could consequently draw upon much material that would otherwise have been inaccessible. His book, published in 1609, ranges more widely than its title suggests since the Spanish were also active in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, the Moluccas, Marianas and other Pacific islands. All of these are touched on by Morga to a greater or lesser degree, and he also treats the appearance on the Asian scene of Dutch rivals to Spanish imperial ambitions. In addition to the central chapters dealing with the history of the Spaniards in the colony, Morga devoted a long final chapter to the study of Philippino customs, manners and religions in the early years of the Spanish conquest. From the first edition, Mexico, 1609. A new edition of First Series 39.
Struggle and Survival in Colonial America
The stories of 23 little-known but remarkable inhabitants of the Spanish, English and Portuguese colonies of the New World. These include women and men of all the races and classes of colonial society.
The Indolence of the Filipino
In "The Indolence of the Filipino," José Rizal offers a profound exploration of the complex interplay between colonialism and national identity, articulating a compelling argument regarding the perceived laziness of Filipinos under Spanish rule. Through a careful blend of historical analysis and personal reflection, Rizal employs a meticulous literary style that weaves together narrative, expository writing, and compelling rhetoric. The book is set against the backdrop of 19th-century colonial Philippines, where prevalent stereotypes about Filipino workers are scrutinized through the lens of social injustice, economic exploitation, and cultural oppression, revealing the profound effects of ...
History of the Philippine Islands
Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas (English: Events in the Philippine Islands) is a book written and published by Antonio de Morga considered one of the most important works on the early history of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It was published in 1609 after he was reassigned to Mexico in two volumes by Casa de Geronimo Balli, in Mexico City.
Necessary Fictions
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Between Court and Confessional
This book examines the careers and writings of five inquisitors, explaining how the theory and regulations of the Spanish Inquisition were rooted in local conditions.
