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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... forces invade Bolivian territory , which in the last century reached to the Pacific Ocean , in order to protect its nitrate mining interests in south- west Bolivia after Bolivia has broken its treaty on mining concessions . Bolivia and ...
... forces invade Bolivian territory , which in the last century reached to the Pacific Ocean , in order to protect its nitrate mining interests in south- west Bolivia after Bolivia has broken its treaty on mining concessions . Bolivia and ...
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... forces of the United States , and such as may be appointed by the Mexican Government , to the end that a provisional suspen- sion of hostilities shall take place , and that , in the places occupied by the said forces , constitutional ...
... forces of the United States , and such as may be appointed by the Mexican Government , to the end that a provisional suspen- sion of hostilities shall take place , and that , in the places occupied by the said forces , constitutional ...
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... forces of the United States during the time they may remain in Mexico . To this end , it shall be the duty of all officers and agents of the United States to denounce to the Mexican Authorities at the respective ports , any attempts at ...
... forces of the United States during the time they may remain in Mexico . To this end , it shall be the duty of all officers and agents of the United States to denounce to the Mexican Authorities at the respective ports , any attempts at ...
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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