Chronology of Hispanic-American History: From Pre-Columbian Times to the PresentThis comprehensive reference book is divided into eleven chronological chapters, all of which include short biographies of key figures. It is also supplemented with several shorter sections: regional histories, which document the peoples of Mexico & the U.S. Southwest, the Hispanic Caribbean & the Eastern U.S., Central America, & South America; a historical timeline; excerpts from or entire important historical legal documents; & a glossary of commonly used terms. Includes a category index. An extensive general index provides quick access to numerous people, places, & events. B & W photos & illustrations. --From publisher's description. |
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(Courtesy of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid.) A drawing of Arawak Indians by Gerolamo Benzoni. (Courtesy of. of lands it conquered and incorporated into the Union, Hispanic diversity continues both in the Hispanic origin peoples who ...
(Courtesy of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid.) A drawing of Arawak Indians by Gerolamo Benzoni. (Courtesy of. of lands it conquered and incorporated into the Union, Hispanic diversity continues both in the Hispanic origin peoples who ...
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( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division . ) 1535 and names it the capital of the conquered lands , which becomes the viceroyalty of Peru in 1544. In June 1541 , Pizarro is assassinated by followers of Almagro ...
( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division . ) 1535 and names it the capital of the conquered lands , which becomes the viceroyalty of Peru in 1544. In June 1541 , Pizarro is assassinated by followers of Almagro ...
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( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division . ) Hacienda owners and administrator ( right ) . ( Courtesy. Martín de Alarcón , where the city of San Antonio is located today . México ( The Mexico Gazette ) .
( Courtesy of the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division . ) Hacienda owners and administrator ( right ) . ( Courtesy. Martín de Alarcón , where the city of San Antonio is located today . México ( The Mexico Gazette ) .
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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