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100 1 _aMartínez de Zúñiga, Joaquín,
_d1760-1818
245 1 3 _aAn Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol 1 (of 2) :
_bExhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-29
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.)
520 _a"An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol 1" by Martínez de Zúñiga is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of the Philippines, detailing its discovery, population, languages, governance, customs, productions, and commerce during the Spanish colonial period. Through its detailed narratives, the book offers insights into the complex dynamics of the islands and their inhabitants during and after their initial contact with European powers. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a thorough examination of the geographical and cultural aspects of the Philippine Islands. It describes the islands' layout, their various inhabitants—including the Tagalas and other local groups—and their socio-political structures before Spanish colonization. Martínez de Zúñiga also delves into the physical environment, noting the fertile lands and abundant resources, while highlighting the impact of colonization and trade on local economies and lifestyles. This introductory section establishes the author's intent to provide a factual representation of the islands’ history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in colonial history and the dynamics of the Spanish Empire in Southeast Asia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines -- History -- 1521-1812
700 1 _aMaver, John
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39010
999 _c79849
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