This document is Volume 46 of the monumental 55-volume series, The Philippine Islands, 1493–1898, a collection of primary source historical documents translated from Spanish and other languages into English. The series was published in the early 20th century, following the American acquisition of the Philippines, with the intention of providing a comprehensive history for both American policymakers and scholars. This specific volume details events in the Philippines from 1721 to 1739, including the political upheaval following the assassination of Governor-General Bustamante, the ongoing struggle against Moro pirates, and a controversy between the Recollect and Jesuit orders over missions. A significant portion of the volume is dedicated to a detailed appendix that traces the history and development of educational systems in the Philippines, documenting the first systematic attempts by the Spanish colonial government to establish primary and normal schools from 1839 until the close of the Spanish regime in 1898. It concludes with a brief survey of education under the early American occupation.
The Philippine islands, 1493-1898 (Vol. 43, 1721-1739)