The book "Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 08 of 55 1591-1593 explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their inhabitants, their history and records of Catholic missions, according to contemporary books and manuscripts showing the development." The book tells about the importance of the Philippine Islands in world history from 1493 to 1898. The authors explore the role of early navigators, provide descriptions of the islanders, reveal the history and documents of the Catholic missions that operated in these areas. The book reveals the key events that took place in the Philippines during this period, placing them in the context of world history and intercultural relations.