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“antonio de morga”

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  • History of the Philippine Islands

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Colonial Tapestry: A Scholarly Journey through Philippine History

    by Antonio de Morga, Garrett Ewing ...
    Translated by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson ...
    In "History of the Philippine Islands," Antonio de Morga presents a pioneering and invaluable chronicle of the Philippines during the Spanish colonization, offering a rich tapestry of cultural, social, and historical insights. Written in a narrative style that intertwines meticulous observation with personal anecdotes, Morga's work serves as both a scholarly document and a vivid account of the ... Read more

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  • History of the Philippine Islands

    by Antonio de Morga ...
    Translated by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson ...
    In "History of the Philippine Islands," Antonio de Morga offers a meticulous chronicle of the Philippines during the early 17th century, capturing the islands' diverse cultures, political dynamics, and the impact of Spanish colonization. Morga's narrative is characterized by a blend of firsthand observation and scholarly analysis, infused with a rich array of detail that immerses the reader in the ... Read more

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  • History of the Philippine Islands

    by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, Antonio de Morga ...
    In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described cover the years 1493-1603, and the history proper of the islands from 1565. Morga's work is important, as being written by a royal official and a keen observer and participator in affairs. Consequently he touches more on the practical everyday affairs of the islands, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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