Description
A King's Gambit. A Conqueror's Ambition. A Battle That Will Shape a Nation. 1521, Cebu. The great Rajah Humabon rules with cunning, strength, and the favor of his ancestors. But when strange ships appear on the horizon-led by a man named Ferdinand Magellan-his world is thrown into chaos. These men bear steel, cannons, and a faith unlike any other. They speak of a God who rules over all kings. They promise alliance, power, and destiny. Yet in this land, power is never given-it is taken. As Humabon plays a deadly game of diplomacy and survival, a rival warrior, Lapulapu, rises to challenge both king and conqueror. Loyalties shift, swords are drawn, and an empire stands ready to claim the islands. But in a world where betrayal is a weapon as sharp as any blade, who will emerge victorious? Written by Kahlil Corazo, whose scholarly work lies at the intersection of the psychopathic Southeast Asian strongman and René Girard's scapegoat mechanism, Rajah Versus Conquistador is shaped by the author's deep connection to this history-having grown up in Pari-an, downtown Cebu, the heart of what was once Humabon's domain. For fans of Shogun, Dune, and speculative historical fiction, this gripping novel brings to life the forgotten struggle for the Philippines-a true game of thrones played not in fiction, but in history.
PART I: B.C.
