(The Municipal Government of Manila: Organizational and Administrative Aspects), Vol 1
By Father Luis G. Merino, OSA
Represents
the most comprehensive work on the Cabildo (Municipal Government) based
on Spanish archival materials. Volume 1 brings together five related
studies, namely: a socio demographic analysis of Manila’s population
(1571-1800); the Cabildo’s duties and the manner of dispersing them;
the revenues and expenses of the Cabildo; the history of the three
townhalls that in succession graced the central plaza of Intramuros
throughout the Spanish regime; and the open Cabildo in Manila.
Softbound; 367 pages of Spanish text, tables, list of abbreviation |
