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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... canal in Nicaragua . The intention of the U.S. to build a canal across the Central American isthmus would be expressed often in the years to come . In 1871 , President Rutherford B. Hayes repeated the charge . By the end of the century ...
... canal in Nicaragua . The intention of the U.S. to build a canal across the Central American isthmus would be expressed often in the years to come . In 1871 , President Rutherford B. Hayes repeated the charge . By the end of the century ...
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... Canal Compa- ny , the Panama Railroad Company and the New Panama Canal Company . The aforesaid rights and property shall be and are free and released from any present or reversionary interest in or claims of Panama and the title of the ...
... Canal Compa- ny , the Panama Railroad Company and the New Panama Canal Company . The aforesaid rights and property shall be and are free and released from any present or reversionary interest in or claims of Panama and the title of the ...
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... canal , the vessels that may use it , tugs and other vessels employed in the service of the canal , the railways and auxiliary works , store houses , work shops , offices , quarters for laborers , factories of all kinds , warehouses ...
... canal , the vessels that may use it , tugs and other vessels employed in the service of the canal , the railways and auxiliary works , store houses , work shops , offices , quarters for laborers , factories of all kinds , warehouses ...
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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