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Podcast: Long History
Episode: How Manila became Spanish. 2. Muskets Versus Poisoned Arrows. On the Way to Luzon
Description: (2 of 5) In 1570, Captain Juan de Salzedo and the master-of-camp Martín de Goite are exploring the north-central Philippines, leading to tense standoffs with the locals. They have heard of a promising place called Manila and are making their way in that direction. In this episode they reach Luzon island, the largest of the islands on the Philippines. What battles do they have along the way?