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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He authorizes the Catholic monarchs to evangelize the infidels in the New World . He establishes the Line of Demarcation for Spain and Portugal . 1494 During his second voyage , Columbus establishes the first European colony in the New ...
He authorizes the Catholic monarchs to evangelize the infidels in the New World . He establishes the Line of Demarcation for Spain and Portugal . 1494 During his second voyage , Columbus establishes the first European colony in the New ...
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1991 Physicist Alberto Baez Is Co - Winner of Award . June 24 , 1911 Argentine Racing Driver Fangio Is Born . 1919 Cuban Pitches in Two World Series . Summer 1920 Olympic Medal Winners . Fall 1923 Luque Wins Pitching Championship .
1991 Physicist Alberto Baez Is Co - Winner of Award . June 24 , 1911 Argentine Racing Driver Fangio Is Born . 1919 Cuban Pitches in Two World Series . Summer 1920 Olympic Medal Winners . Fall 1923 Luque Wins Pitching Championship .
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... 49 , 91 , 93 , 117 Wood , Leonard , 148 wool , 65 Workers ' Social Party , 109 World Bank , xoxv , 255 World Boxing Congress , 258 World Court , 271 World War I , 169 Puerto Rican soldiers and , 169 Puerto Ricans and , 176 World War ...
... 49 , 91 , 93 , 117 Wood , Leonard , 148 wool , 65 Workers ' Social Party , 109 World Bank , xoxv , 255 World Boxing Congress , 258 World Court , 271 World War I , 169 Puerto Rican soldiers and , 169 Puerto Ricans and , 176 World War ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Chronology of Hispanic-American History: From Pre-Columbian Times to the Present |
| Authors | Nicolás Kanellos, Cristelia Pérez |
| Editor | Nicolás Kanellos |
| Contributor | Cristelia Pérez |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Gale Research, 1995 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 20 Nov 2006 |
| ISBN | 0810392003, 9780810392007 |
| Length | 427 pages |
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