The Philippines under Spanish and American rules

This volume, The Philippines Under Spanish and American Rules, by C. H. Forbes-Lindsay, was published in 1906, a critical period in Philippine history shortly following the close of the Philippine-American War and during the early years of formal American colonial administration. The book serves as a contemporary account for an American audience, detailing the geography, inhabitants, early history under Spain, and the recent transition to American governance. Written by an author also known for works on India, America's insular possessions, and the Panama Canal, it reflects the prevailing American interest in its new territories and the perceived strategic and economic opportunities they offered. For an institutional repository, this text is relevant as a primary source for understanding the American perspective on its colonial project and the early socio-political and economic conditions of the Philippines. It provides insight into the colonial mindset regarding Filipino capabilities, resources, and the perceived "problems involved in their administration." It is a valuable piece for researchers studying U.S. imperialism, colonial history, or the narrative of modernization and governance in the early 20th-century Philippines.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

[ix], 561 pages : illustrations ; photographs

Fil. 991.4 F74

APA Citation:

Forbes-Lindsay, C. H. (1906). The Philippines under Spanish and American rules. The John C. Winston Company.