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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... Cuban separatist clubs for his Partido Revolucionario Cuban ( Cuban Revolutionary Party ) and thus launches a new independence movement for his island . The party's program is later ratified by other separatist organizations in the ...
... Cuban separatist clubs for his Partido Revolucionario Cuban ( Cuban Revolutionary Party ) and thus launches a new independence movement for his island . The party's program is later ratified by other separatist organizations in the ...
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... Cuban Stars and the New York Cubans from 1921 to 1935 , while still managing to put in outstanding seasons during the winter in Cuban professional ball . On the most famous Cuban team of all time , Santa Clara , Oms bats .436 in the ...
... Cuban Stars and the New York Cubans from 1921 to 1935 , while still managing to put in outstanding seasons during the winter in Cuban professional ball . On the most famous Cuban team of all time , Santa Clara , Oms bats .436 in the ...
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... Cuban Starts Professional Baseball League . 1888 Cuban Negro League Pitcher Is Born . 1895 Cuban Batter Oms Is Born . Summer 1900 Cuban Fencer Wins Medal . Summer 1904 Olympic Gold Medalists . November 26 , 1907 Lefty Gómez , Record ...
... Cuban Starts Professional Baseball League . 1888 Cuban Negro League Pitcher Is Born . 1895 Cuban Batter Oms Is Born . Summer 1900 Cuban Fencer Wins Medal . Summer 1904 Olympic Gold Medalists . November 26 , 1907 Lefty Gómez , Record ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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