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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With the dislocation and flux of the Puerto Rican population and the island's continued colonial status , even as recognized and declared by the United Nations , the desire for independence among some groups , especially the ...
With the dislocation and flux of the Puerto Rican population and the island's continued colonial status , even as recognized and declared by the United Nations , the desire for independence among some groups , especially the ...
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To you , the Alcalde Mayor and constables of the Island of San Juan , which is in the Indies of the Ocean Sea , and to our officers of the said Island , and to all other justices and officers of it whatsoever , present and future ...
To you , the Alcalde Mayor and constables of the Island of San Juan , which is in the Indies of the Ocean Sea , and to our officers of the said Island , and to all other justices and officers of it whatsoever , present and future ...
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... by the United States with respect to Cuba are limited to the time of its occupancy thereof ; but it will upon the termination of such occupancy , advise any Government established in the island to assume the same obligations .
... by the United States with respect to Cuba are limited to the time of its occupancy thereof ; but it will upon the termination of such occupancy , advise any Government established in the island to assume the same obligations .
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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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