Discovery, Conquest, and Early History of the Philippine Islands

Uncover the fascinating history of the Philippine Islands with this groundbreaking work by Edward Gaylord Bourne. Drawing on original sources and firsthand accounts, Bourne's work provides a richly detailed account of the early interactions between Spanish colonizers and the indigenous peoples of the Philippine archipelago.

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