Although Manila played a critical role in economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West during the 16th and 17th centuries, little is known about what life was like for its residents at this time. In this book, Ellen Hsieh documents how Manila was transformed by Spanish colonists’ arrival and how the city shaped the modern world. Publisher: University Press of Florida Author(s): Ellen Hsieh Illustration(s): 46 b&w illus., 22 tables Number of pages: 270 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 161 x 237 x 19 Cover type: Hardback