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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Page xvii
... colonies , moreover , had enjoyed greater freedom than had the Spanish colonies , which were rigidly controlled by the mother country . Spain had imposed a rigid economic and social caste system and had allowed the church inordi- nate ...
... colonies , moreover , had enjoyed greater freedom than had the Spanish colonies , which were rigidly controlled by the mother country . Spain had imposed a rigid economic and social caste system and had allowed the church inordi- nate ...
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... colonies , are created to cover the expanse of the two great pre - Colum- bian civilizations , and their administrator is nothing less than the direct representative of the king of Spain . Later , other viceroyalties are created to ...
... colonies , are created to cover the expanse of the two great pre - Colum- bian civilizations , and their administrator is nothing less than the direct representative of the king of Spain . Later , other viceroyalties are created to ...
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... colonies is the Venezuelan soldier Francisco de Miranda ( 1756-1816 ) . As a soldier in the Spanish army , he participates in the war of independence of the thirteen British Colonies in North America , and he also takes part in the ...
... colonies is the Venezuelan soldier Francisco de Miranda ( 1756-1816 ) . As a soldier in the Spanish army , he participates in the war of independence of the thirteen British Colonies in North America , and he also takes part in the ...
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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