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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... Film Idol , Is Born . Ramón Novarro , famous silent film actor , is born the son of a dentist in Durango , Mexico . His name by baptism is Ramón Gil Samaniega . In 1913 , he moves to Los Angeles , California , with his family as ...
... Film Idol , Is Born . Ramón Novarro , famous silent film actor , is born the son of a dentist in Durango , Mexico . His name by baptism is Ramón Gil Samaniega . In 1913 , he moves to Los Angeles , California , with his family as ...
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From Pre-Columbian Times to the Present Nicolás Kanellos, Cristelia Pérez. standing film director and screenwriter , Tomás Gutiérrez Alea , is born in Havana . He stud- ies law at the University of Havana and then film at the Centro ...
From Pre-Columbian Times to the Present Nicolás Kanellos, Cristelia Pérez. standing film director and screenwriter , Tomás Gutiérrez Alea , is born in Havana . He stud- ies law at the University of Havana and then film at the Centro ...
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... Film Career Begins for Spanish Actor . January 8 , 1912 Actor , Director , and Producer José Ferrer Is Born . May 9 , 1912 Mexican Film Star Pedro Armendáriz , Sr. , Is Born . April 21 , 1915 Anthony Quinn , Academy Award- Winning Actor ...
... Film Career Begins for Spanish Actor . January 8 , 1912 Actor , Director , and Producer José Ferrer Is Born . May 9 , 1912 Mexican Film Star Pedro Armendáriz , Sr. , Is Born . April 21 , 1915 Anthony Quinn , Academy Award- Winning Actor ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | liv |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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