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100 1 _aForeman, John, F.R.G.S.
245 1 4 _aThe Philippine Islands :
_bA Political, Geographical, Ethnographical, Social and Commercial History of the Philippine Archipelago, Embracing the Whole Period of Spanish Rule
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-30
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"The Philippine Islands" by John Foreman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work focuses on the political, geographical, ethnographical, social, and commercial history of the Philippine Archipelago, covering the period of Spanish rule and the subsequent American governance. The book aims to provide readers with an insightful portrayal of the islands' transformation over time, highlighting significant events and their impacts on the native populations and colonial powers. The opening of the book presents the author's intention and motivations behind writing this detailed account. Foreman acknowledges previous works on the subject while emphasizing the notable changes and advancements in the Philippines, which prompted him to share his observations and experiences gained from years of travel throughout the islands. In the prefaces, he discusses the importance of presenting an unbiased viewpoint and acknowledges the complexities of the region's cultural and political landscape. The introductory section sets the stage for an exploration of the islands' unique geographical features, their tumultuous history of colonization, and the influences that have shaped their current status in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22815
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