Rizal

1. Rizal left for London and Lived there from May,1888 to March, 18889, to copy, study and made the annotation(footnotes) of Dr. Antonio deMorga’sSucesosde lasIslas Filipinas (Events in the Philippine Islands)

2. Antonio de Morga Sánchez Garay (1559 —July 21, 1636) was a Spanish lawyer and a high-ranking colonial official in thePhilippines, New Spain and Peru. He was also a historian. He published the book Sucesos de las islas Filipinas in 1609, one of the most important works on the early history of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. He also led the Spanish in one naval battle against Dutch corsairs in the Philippines, in 1600. Events here described

cover the years 1493-1603, and the history proper of the islands from

1565. Morga's work is important, as being written by a royal official

and a keen observer and participator in affairs. Consequently he

touches more on the practical everyday affairs of the islands, and in

his narrative shows forth the policies of the government, its ideals,

and its strengths and weaknesses. His book is written in the true

historic spirit, and the various threads of the history of the islands

are followed systematically. As being one of the first of published

books regarding the Philippines, it has especial value. Political,

social, and economic phases of life, both among the natives and their

conquerors, are treated

* an excellent and inspirational piece of historiography because it can beconsidered the best of the many histories of the Philippines written byearly Spanish writers, being accurate in facts and events and unbiased judgment.•He dedicated his valuable historical work to his countrymen

3. Good and Bad News while in London

* •The exile of his brother-in-law, who was denied a Christian burial•The arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of LaureanoViado, a StoTomasmedical student, who was found in possession of a copy of NoliMeTangere•The continued CalambaAgrarian problem where...