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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In 1776 , the Anglo - American colonies of England declared their independence ; thirty - four years later , New Spain also declared its independence from Spain . Both countries struggled to invent new forms of government and social ...
In 1776 , the Anglo - American colonies of England declared their independence ; thirty - four years later , New Spain also declared its independence from Spain . Both countries struggled to invent new forms of government and social ...
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He is the architect of the famous Minería Palace in Mexico City . JUNE 9 , 1756 Francisco de Miranda , Activist for Independence , Is Born . An early activist for independence of the Spanish American colonies is the Venezuelan soldier ...
He is the architect of the famous Minería Palace in Mexico City . JUNE 9 , 1756 Francisco de Miranda , Activist for Independence , Is Born . An early activist for independence of the Spanish American colonies is the Venezuelan soldier ...
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colonies exist in coastal California, southern Arizona, south Texas, and in most of New Mexico and southern Colorado. The imprint of evolving Mexican culture is stamped on today's Southwest. When Mexico declares the independence of New ...
colonies exist in coastal California, southern Arizona, south Texas, and in most of New Mexico and southern Colorado. The imprint of evolving Mexican culture is stamped on today's Southwest. When Mexico declares the independence of New ...
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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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