The Philippine Islands : A political, geographical, ethnographical, social and…
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"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.)
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| Author | Foreman, John, F.R.G.S. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Philippine Islands : A political, geographical, ethnographical, social and commercial history of the Philippine Archipelago, embracing the whole period of Spanish rule, with an account of the succeeding American Insular Government |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Philippines |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22815 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22815-0 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2898 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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