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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( See also biography , October 19 , 1899. ) to the United States , Rosemary Casals joins with Billie Jean King to win the doubles tennis championship at Wimbledon . They go on to win it again another four times .
( See also biography , October 19 , 1899. ) to the United States , Rosemary Casals joins with Billie Jean King to win the doubles tennis championship at Wimbledon . They go on to win it again another four times .
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( See also biography , December 19 , 1946. ) 1974 1974–76 Cuban Novelist Imprisoned . Novelist Reinaldo Arenas is imprisoned and “ rehabilitated ” by the government for his literary dissidence . ( See also biography , July 16 , 1943. ) ...
( See also biography , December 19 , 1946. ) 1974 1974–76 Cuban Novelist Imprisoned . Novelist Reinaldo Arenas is imprisoned and “ rehabilitated ” by the government for his literary dissidence . ( See also biography , July 16 , 1943. ) ...
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( See also biography , January 6 , 1957. ) award , the Xavier Villaurrutia Prize for Fiction , for his Balada de otro tiempo ( Ballad from Another Time ) . ( See also biography , March 8 , 1926. ) 1978 Book on Luis Leal Published .
( See also biography , January 6 , 1957. ) award , the Xavier Villaurrutia Prize for Fiction , for his Balada de otro tiempo ( Ballad from Another Time ) . ( See also biography , March 8 , 1926. ) 1978 Book on Luis Leal Published .
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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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