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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 68
Page 20
After Cortes leaves the city of Tenochtitlan to head off Pedro de Alvarado's march on the city, Cuauhtémoc leads a fierce attack on the Spaniards left behind, defeats a force of some four hundred, and breaks up Cortés' returning troops.
After Cortes leaves the city of Tenochtitlan to head off Pedro de Alvarado's march on the city, Cuauhtémoc leads a fierce attack on the Spaniards left behind, defeats a force of some four hundred, and breaks up Cortés' returning troops.
Page 292
and if he has no Indians or money the penalty shall be commuted to one hundred lashes . XXII Also , we order and command that , in order that the chiefs may the more easily have people to serve them in their personal needs ( provided ...
and if he has no Indians or money the penalty shall be commuted to one hundred lashes . XXII Also , we order and command that , in order that the chiefs may the more easily have people to serve them in their personal needs ( provided ...
Page 314
... severally concluded on the eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and thirty - nine , and on the thirtieth day of January eighteen hundred and forty three : so that the Mexican Republic shall be absolutely exempt for the future ...
... severally concluded on the eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and thirty - nine , and on the thirtieth day of January eighteen hundred and forty three : so that the Mexican Republic shall be absolutely exempt for the future ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
13 other sections not shown
Common terms and phrases
agreed America appointed authorities Award becomes begins biography born California called canal career Central century church citizens civil Colombia colonies command Congress considered Constitution continues Court Courtesy create Cuba Cuban culture dictator economic effect elected encomienda established February forces founded gold Governor grants Hispanic House hundred important independence Indians Institute island José Juan labor land later Latin leads literature lives March ment Mexican Mexico City military movement named Nicaragua organization painting Panama Party passes peace person poet political ports present President Press Prize published Puerto Rico receives reform representatives Republic respective returns Rican rule serves signed slaves social Spain Spanish studies takes territory Texas tion trade Treaty Union United University various Veracruz wins workers World writing York
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 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |