History of the Philippines Map 1986

With the inauguration of Corazon Aquino earlier in 1986, the Philippines were on the road to recovery after the social and economic oppression of the Marcos regime. Published in July 1986 as a supplement to the Philippines map and the article "Hope and Danger in the Philippines," this map contains an abundance of information on the history of the region.

The 1986 History of the Philippines map features:
• Beginnings of the archipelago with trade routes, archaeological sites, and information on the first humans to inhabit the region
• Maritime conflicts and the history of Spain's involvement in the Philippines
• Ocean currents, prevailing winds, Chinese trade routes, and Spanish galleon routes from 1565-1815
• Information about the major language groups and other ethno linguistic groups, internal migrations, and more
• World War II map with major air strikes, principal invasions, battles, and other historical data
• Map and historical information on the American era and the evolving republic
• Beautiful illustrations of the some of the peoples of the Philippines

Coverage Area: Philippines