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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Coronado never locates the supposed cities of gold , but travels as far north as today's state of Nebraska . He notifies the king that the lands are poor in metals but rich in livestock and very suitable for farming .
Coronado never locates the supposed cities of gold , but travels as far north as today's state of Nebraska . He notifies the king that the lands are poor in metals but rich in livestock and very suitable for farming .
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Pizarro later breaks his promise to free Atahualpa for a ransom of gold and silver , and executes the emperor . The conquest of the Inca Empire is completed by 1535 . 1533 Caupolicán Becomes Chief . Caupolicán becomes chief of the ...
Pizarro later breaks his promise to free Atahualpa for a ransom of gold and silver , and executes the emperor . The conquest of the Inca Empire is completed by 1535 . 1533 Caupolicán Becomes Chief . Caupolicán becomes chief of the ...
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Argentina's Victorio Angel Avendaño wins the gold medal in light heavyweight boxing and Arturo Rodriguez Jurado the gold in heavyweight ; Victor Peralta wins the silver in featherweight boxing and Raul Landini the silver in welterweight ...
Argentina's Victorio Angel Avendaño wins the gold medal in light heavyweight boxing and Arturo Rodriguez Jurado the gold in heavyweight ; Victor Peralta wins the silver in featherweight boxing and Raul Landini the silver in welterweight ...
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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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