The Philippine islands : a political, geographical, ethnographical, social and commercial history of the Philippine archipelago and its political dependencies, embracing the whole period of Spanish rule

This is the cover page for the Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged of John Foreman's comprehensive history of the Philippine Islands. Published in 1899 by Charles Scribner's Sons in New York, the work covers the entire period of Spanish rule, offering a detailed political, geographical, ethnographical, social, and commercial perspective on the archipelago. Its publication date places it at a critical juncture in Philippine history—the immediate aftermath of the Spanish-American War, the end of Spanish sovereignty, and the dawn of the American colonial period. Foreman's book is a valuable primary source for understanding the Philippines as viewed by a Western contemporary just as the country was transitioning between colonial powers, making it highly relevant for historical studies on the shift of global influence and the early American perception of the islands.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. 668 pages : illustrations ; photographs ; tables ; maps Author/Creator John Foreman, F.R.G.S. Date Created 1899 Fil. 991.4 F76 APA Citation: Foreman, J. (1899). The Philippine islands : a political, geographical, ethnographical, social and commercial history of the Philippine archipelago and its political dependencies, embracing the whole period of Spanish rule (2nd ed.). Charles Scribner's Sons.