Spain, China and Japan in Manila, 1571-1644
Author | : Birgit Tremml-Werner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 365 |
Release | : 2015 |
ISBN-10 | : 908964833X |
ISBN-13 | : 9789089648334 |
Rating | : 4/5 (3X Downloads) |
Download or read book Spain, China and Japan in Manila, 1571-1644 written by Birgit Tremml-Werner and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spain, China and Japan in Manila, 1571-1644 offers a new perspective on the connected histories of Spain, China, and Japan as they emerged and developed following Manila's foundation as the capital of the Spanish Philippines in 1571. Examining a wealth of multilingual primary sources, Birgit Tremml-Werner shows that cross-cultural encounters not only shaped Manila's development as a "Eurasian" port city, but also had profound political, economic, and social ramifications for the three pre-modern states. Combining a systematic comparison with a focus on specific actors during this period, this book addresses many long-held misconceptions and offers a more balanced and multi-faceted view of these nations' histories.