A History of the Philippines

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