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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... becomes the first Mexi- can - American to be consecrated as a bishop of the Catholic church . 1970 Salvador Allende becomes the first demo- cratically elected socialist president of Chile . 1971 Chilean poet Pablo Neruda receives the ...
... becomes the first Mexi- can - American to be consecrated as a bishop of the Catholic church . 1970 Salvador Allende becomes the first demo- cratically elected socialist president of Chile . 1971 Chilean poet Pablo Neruda receives the ...
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... becomes the capital and main nucleus of the Spaniards in Texas . 1750-1759 1750 First Symphony Orchestra . The first sym- phony orchestra in the Americas is organized in Caracas , Venezuela . DECEMBER 23 , 1751 Colonial Artist Campeche ...
... becomes the capital and main nucleus of the Spaniards in Texas . 1750-1759 1750 First Symphony Orchestra . The first sym- phony orchestra in the Americas is organized in Caracas , Venezuela . DECEMBER 23 , 1751 Colonial Artist Campeche ...
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... becomes a disciple of the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci . Through his writings and organizational efforts ... becomes a teacher at the national war college ( Escuela Superior de Guerra ) . In 1939 , the government sends him to ...
... becomes a disciple of the Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci . Through his writings and organizational efforts ... becomes a teacher at the national war college ( Escuela Superior de Guerra ) . In 1939 , the government sends him to ...
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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