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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... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) A painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe by Juan de Villegas . ( Courtesy of the Arte Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) NOVEMBER 16 , 1532 Spanish Horsemen Bat- tle Incas ...
... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) A painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe by Juan de Villegas . ( Courtesy of the Arte Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) NOVEMBER 16 , 1532 Spanish Horsemen Bat- tle Incas ...
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... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) transportation infrastructure , and education and health delivery systems . One constant criti- cism , however , is that much of the success of his programs and the improvement of the ...
... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) transportation infrastructure , and education and health delivery systems . One constant criti- cism , however , is that much of the success of his programs and the improvement of the ...
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... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) Pecan shellers in San Antonio during the 1930s . (. { F15 } relative economic prosperity that ensues goes into the private coffers of the Trujillo family . And Trujillo himself rules as ...
... Público Press Archives , University of Houston . ) Pecan shellers in San Antonio during the 1930s . (. { F15 } relative economic prosperity that ensues goes into the private coffers of the Trujillo family . And Trujillo himself rules as ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | liv |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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