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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... considered to have achieved his greatest works of art in the viceroyalty of Peru . In 1568 Bitti becomes a Jesuit brother and in 1573 is sent as a missionary to Peru , where he remains until his death . He travels throughout Peru and ...
... considered to have achieved his greatest works of art in the viceroyalty of Peru . In 1568 Bitti becomes a Jesuit brother and in 1573 is sent as a missionary to Peru , where he remains until his death . He travels throughout Peru and ...
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... considered a masterpiece and found- ing work of Puerto Rican literature . The work , made up of twenty - one local color scenes , describes Puerto Rican customs at mid - centu- ry . In 1883 , Alonso adds a second volume to El gíbaro ...
... considered a masterpiece and found- ing work of Puerto Rican literature . The work , made up of twenty - one local color scenes , describes Puerto Rican customs at mid - centu- ry . In 1883 , Alonso adds a second volume to El gíbaro ...
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... considered one of the modern masters of Mexi- can theatre , who was able to create a social interaction on stage that realistically addressed the great national questions . One of those grand questions dealt with the problems of ...
... considered one of the modern masters of Mexi- can theatre , who was able to create a social interaction on stage that realistically addressed the great national questions . One of those grand questions dealt with the problems of ...
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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