James Alexander Robertson Libros

Cuando Gabriel García Márquez recibió en 1982 el Premio Nobel de Literatura abrió su discurso con un homenaje dedicado a Antonio Pigafetta y a su «libro breve y fascinante, en el cual ya se vislumbran los gérmenes de nuestras novelas de hoy». Este libro relata la expedición, financiada por la Corona de Castilla, de las cinco naves al mando del portugués Magallanes, que, el 10 de agosto de 1519, partía de Sevilla con el fin de buscar el camino más corto hasta las "islas de las Especias". Tres años más tarde, el 8 de septiembre de 1522, y al mando del vasco Juan Sebastián Elcano, arribaba al puerto de Sevilla la nave Victoria, con sólo dieciocho hombres, «los más flacos y destrozados que podía ser». Si bien hubo algún beneficio económico, por encima de todo se había dado por primera vez la vuelta al mundo y se iniciaba una nueva era en la comunicación hacia el oeste. Pigafetta, embarcado sólo por afán de fama, con voluntad de escribir un libro que contase «todas las cosas pasadas día a día durante nuestro viaje» (no pocas ni poco accidentadas), dio fin a su intento y legó a la posteridad la relación de este viaje extraordinario.

This comprehensive history of the Philippines covers the entire period of Spanish colonial rule, from the first arrival of European explorers to the end of the 17th century. Drawing on primary sources and archival materials, the authors provide a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural life of the Philippines during this crucial period in its history.

This meticulously researched historical account explores the early years of Spanish colonization in the Philippines, from the arrival of Miguel López de Legazpi to the establishment of Manila as the capital of the Spanish East Indies. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, the authors paint a rich and detailed portrait of life in the early Philippine islands.

This historical work, the fifth in a multi-volume collection, documents the early history of the Philippines during the years 1629-1630. Drawing from various historical sources, the authors paint a vivid picture of life and society in the islands during this time period.

This meticulously researched history of the Philippines offers a comprehensive view of the first three centuries of Spanish colonization. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Robertson covers everything from early explorations to political and economic developments, as well as cultural clashes between the Spanish and indigenous peoples.

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