A History of the Philippines (Illustrated)

An excellent short history of the Philippine islands, from the earliest times to the 19th century. Vividly illustrated throughout.

Contents include:

The Peoples of the Philippines
Europe and the Far East about 1400 A.D.
The Great Geographical Discoveries
The Filipino People Before the Arrival of the Spaniards
The Spanish Soldier and the Spanish Missionary
Period of Conquest and Settlement, 1565–1600
The Philippines Three Hundred Years Ago
The Dutch and Moro Wars. 1600–1663
A Century of Obscurity and Decline. 1663–1762
The Philippines During the Period of European Revolution. 1762–1837
Progress and Revolution. 1837–1897
America and the Philippines
Appendix