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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... Republic proclaimed its indepen- dence . The following year it was conquered by Haiti and remained under Haiti's brutally tyranni- cal rule until 1844 , when it successfully liberated itself . After that , the republic felt so ...
... Republic proclaimed its indepen- dence . The following year it was conquered by Haiti and remained under Haiti's brutally tyranni- cal rule until 1844 , when it successfully liberated itself . After that , the republic felt so ...
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... Republic of Colombia , and the sovereignty of such territory being actually vested in the Republic of Panama , the high contracting parties have resolved for that purpose to conclude a convention and have accordingly appointed as their ...
... Republic of Colombia , and the sovereignty of such territory being actually vested in the Republic of Panama , the high contracting parties have resolved for that purpose to conclude a convention and have accordingly appointed as their ...
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... Republic of Panama , excepting always the rights of the Republic specifi- cally secured under this treaty . Article 23 If it should become necessary at any time to employ armed forces for the safety or protection of the Canal , or of ...
... Republic of Panama , excepting always the rights of the Republic specifi- cally secured under this treaty . Article 23 If it should become necessary at any time to employ armed forces for the safety or protection of the Canal , or of ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
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