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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... Rican folk customs and song , and is the cultural basis for a proposed Puerto Rican national identity based on grassroots culture . In 1846 , Alonso again contributes poetry and prose to an anthology , El cancionero de Borinquen ( The ...
... Rican folk customs and song , and is the cultural basis for a proposed Puerto Rican national identity based on grassroots culture . In 1846 , Alonso again contributes poetry and prose to an anthology , El cancionero de Borinquen ( The ...
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... Rican poet and political activist Juan Antonio Corretjer is born in Ciales , where he also attends elementa- ry and secondary school . He receives no further formal education ; however , he becomes a writ- er while he is still a child ...
... Rican poet and political activist Juan Antonio Corretjer is born in Ciales , where he also attends elementa- ry and secondary school . He receives no further formal education ; however , he becomes a writ- er while he is still a child ...
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... Rican Civil Rights . July 15 , 1872 Writer and Humanist José Enrique Rodó Is Born . March 22 , 1873 Puerto Rican Slavery Ends . 1875 Court Rules on Immigration . 1875 Pacheco Governs California . November 1876 Díaz Takes Power in Mexico ...
... Rican Civil Rights . July 15 , 1872 Writer and Humanist José Enrique Rodó Is Born . March 22 , 1873 Puerto Rican Slavery Ends . 1875 Court Rules on Immigration . 1875 Pacheco Governs California . November 1876 Díaz Takes Power in Mexico ...
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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