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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... biography , October 19 , 1899. ) 1967 Guillermo Cabrera Infante Publishes Award - Winning Novel . Cabrera's first novel , Tres tristres tigres ( translated as Three Trapped Tigers in 1971 ) , is published . It is considered a ...
... biography , October 19 , 1899. ) 1967 Guillermo Cabrera Infante Publishes Award - Winning Novel . Cabrera's first novel , Tres tristres tigres ( translated as Three Trapped Tigers in 1971 ) , is published . It is considered a ...
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... biography , July 16 , 1943. ) 1974-86 Carmelo Mesa - Lago Serves as Di- rector . During his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh , educator and author Carmelo Me- sa - Lago serves as the director of the Center for Latin American ...
... biography , July 16 , 1943. ) 1974-86 Carmelo Mesa - Lago Serves as Di- rector . During his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh , educator and author Carmelo Me- sa - Lago serves as the director of the Center for Latin American ...
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... biography , September 17 , 1907. ) 1978 Cinematographer Wins Oscar . Nestor Almendros wins the Academy Award for cinematography for the film Days of Heaven . ( See also biography , 1930. ) 1978 Civil War Erupts in Nicaragua . A vio ...
... biography , September 17 , 1907. ) 1978 Cinematographer Wins Oscar . Nestor Almendros wins the Academy Award for cinematography for the film Days of Heaven . ( See also biography , 1930. ) 1978 Civil War Erupts in Nicaragua . A vio ...
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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