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History of the Philippine Islands By: Antonio de Morga (1559-1636) |
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MORGA'S PHILIPPINE ISLANDS VOLUME I
Of this work five hundred copies are issued separately from "The
Philippine Islands, 1493 1898," in fifty five volumes. HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS From their discovery by Magellan in 1521 to the beginning of the XVII
Century; with descriptions of Japan, China and adjacent countries, by Dr. ANTONIO DE MORGA Alcalde of Criminal Causes, in the Royal Audiencia of Nueva Espana,
and Counsel for the Holy Office of the Inquisition Completely translated into English, edited and annotated by E. H. BLAIR and J. A. ROBERTSON With Facsimiles [Separate publication from "The Philippine Islands, 1493 1898" in
which series this appears as volumes 15 and 16.] VOLUME I Cleveland, Ohio The Arthur H. Clark Company 1907
COPYRIGHT 1907 THE ARTUR H. CLARK COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
CONTENTS OF VOLUME I [xv of series] Preface Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Dr. Antonio de Morga; Mexico, 1609 Bibliographical Data Appendix A: Expedition of Thomas Candish Appendix B: Early years of the Dutch in the East Indies
ILLUSTRATIONS View of city of Manila; photographic facsimile of engraving in
Mallet's Description de l'univers (Paris, 1683), ii, p. 127, from
copy in Library of Congress. Title page of Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, by Dr. Antonio de Morga
(Mexico, 1609); photographic facsimile from copy in Lenox Library. Map showing first landing place of Legazpi in the Philippines;
photographic facsimile of original MS. map in the pilots' log book
of the voyage, in Archivo general de Indias, Sevilla. View of Dutch vessels stationed in bay of Albay; from T. de Bry's
Peregrinationes, 1st ed. (Amsterdame, 1602), tome xvi, no. iv. "Voyage
faict entovr de l'univers par Sr. Olivier dv Nort" p. 36; photographic
facsimile, from copy in Boston Public Library. Battle with Oliver van Noordt, near Manila, December 14, 1600; ut
supra, p. 44. Sinking of the Spanish flagship in battle with van Noordt; ut supra,
p. 45. Capture of van Noordt's admiral's ship; ut supra, p. 46. PREFACE In this volume is presented the first installment of Dr. Antonio
de Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas. Events here described
cover the years 1493 1603, and the history proper of the islands from
1565. Morga's work is important, as being written by a royal official
and a keen observer and participator in affairs. Consequently he
touches more on the practical everyday affairs of the islands, and in
his narrative shows forth the policies of the government, its ideals,
and its strengths and weaknesses. His book is written in the true
historic spirit, and the various threads of the history of the islands
are followed systematically. As being one of the first of published
books regarding the Philippines, it has especial value. Political,
social, and economic phases of life, both among the natives and their
conquerors, are treated. The futility of the Spanish policy in making
external expeditions, and its consequent neglect of internal affairs;
the great Chinese question; the growth of trade; communication with
Japan; missionary movements from the islands to surrounding countries;
the jealous and envious opposition of the Portuguese; the dangers of
sea voyages: all these are portrayed vividly, yet soberly. Morga's
position in the state allowed him access to many documents, and he
seems to have been on general good terms with all classes, so that he
readily gained a knowledge of facts. The character of Morga's work
and his comprehensive treatment of the history, institutions, and
products of the Philippines, render possible and desirable the copious
annotations of this and the succeeding volume. These annotations are
contributed in part by those of Lord Stanley's translation of Morga,
and those of Rizal's reprint, while the Recopilacion de leyes de
Indias furnishes a considerable number of laws. The book is preceded by the usual licenses and authorizations, followed
by the author's dedication and introduction... Continue reading book >>
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