This multi-volume work is a comprehensive history of the Philippines from the arrival of the Spanish explorer Magellan to the end of the 19th century. The volume 1593-1597 covers the early years of Spanish colonial rule, including the conflicts with indigenous peoples and the establishment of the first settlements. The book offers a wealth of factual information and analysis, as well as a critical perspective on the colonial enterprise.

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