The History of Sulu

"The History of Sulu" by Najeeb M. Saleeby is a historical exploration that goes back in time to reveal the story of the Sulu Archipelago, from its geographical beginnings to the arrival of the Spanish. The book uncovers the hidden stories of how the Sulu sultanate grew strong and interacted with other countries. From the very start, the author shares the goals of carefully researching historical events from before Spanish colonization, plus finding the roots of the Sulu Archipelago people. The author describes the difficulties faced in finding true family trees and historical information from local leaders, eventually using a manuscript detailing Sulu's genealogy as a foundation for this historical work.