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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... command that the said Indians shall be chosen from among those belonging to the person who has the largest share of the subjects of the said chief in encomienda . And we command that they [ the said chiefs ] shall be well treated and ...
... command that the said Indians shall be chosen from among those belonging to the person who has the largest share of the subjects of the said chief in encomienda . And we command that they [ the said chiefs ] shall be well treated and ...
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... command that one of them alone shall not make the inspection both times , but each one once , so that each may know what the other is doing and so that everything may be done with the necessary care and diligence . XXXII Also , we order ...
... command that one of them alone shall not make the inspection both times , but each one once , so that each may know what the other is doing and so that everything may be done with the necessary care and diligence . XXXII Also , we order ...
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... command shall be given in encomienda by the person who has our authority to do so , and he shall give them in charge to persons of good conscience who shall see that they are taught and indoctrinated in the things of our Holy Faith ...
... command shall be given in encomienda by the person who has our authority to do so , and he shall give them in charge to persons of good conscience who shall see that they are taught and indoctrinated in the things of our Holy Faith ...
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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