A Spanish Embassy Sent to Japan in 1592 and Its Aftermath
From Habele Institute
Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "A Spanish Embassy Sent to Japan in 1592 and Its Aftermath". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 645–646. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.
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Abstract: Account of a Spanish embassy sent to Japan in 1592 and the events that followed. The embassy attempted to respond to Japanese overtures while avoiding direct submission, but was received with suspicion. Reports highlight tense exchanges, the difficulty of establishing common ground, and the continuing fear that Japan might turn its military strength toward the Philippines. The episode underscores Manila’s precarious position between trade, diplomacy, and defense.
