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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During his long career , he also plays for the Los Angeles White Sox , the Chicago American Giants , and the Detroit Stars . SEPTEMBER 26 , 1887 Spanish Actor Moreno Is Born . Actor Antonio Moreno is born in Madrid .
During his long career , he also plays for the Los Angeles White Sox , the Chicago American Giants , and the Detroit Stars . SEPTEMBER 26 , 1887 Spanish Actor Moreno Is Born . Actor Antonio Moreno is born in Madrid .
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He develops a career as a professor of theatre at the National University of Mexico in Mexico City and as a playwright , one of the first to create a dramatic literature based on Mexican national themes . From 1942 to 1972 , he serves ...
He develops a career as a professor of theatre at the National University of Mexico in Mexico City and as a playwright , one of the first to create a dramatic literature based on Mexican national themes . From 1942 to 1972 , he serves ...
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His is one of the most famous Hispanic “ rags to riches through sports ” tales , his career earnings having now passed the $ 3 million mark . He contributes financially to numerous charities and to the Chi Chi Rodríguez Youth Foundation ...
His is one of the most famous Hispanic “ rags to riches through sports ” tales , his career earnings having now passed the $ 3 million mark . He contributes financially to numerous charities and to the Chi Chi Rodríguez Youth Foundation ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| 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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