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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In 1912 , she lives in New York City , and in 1913 she moves to Florida to organize cigar workers . From 1914 to 1915 , she lives in Cuba , presumably continuing her organizing among cigar workers . Thereafter , she returns to Puerto ...
In 1912 , she lives in New York City , and in 1913 she moves to Florida to organize cigar workers . From 1914 to 1915 , she lives in Cuba , presumably continuing her organizing among cigar workers . Thereafter , she returns to Puerto ...
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In his later years , Cortázar lives in exile in Paris , where he dies of a heart attack on February 12 , 1984 . of San Diego intends a general uprising among Mexican - Americans in the area of San Diego , Texas , in order to create a ...
In his later years , Cortázar lives in exile in Paris , where he dies of a heart attack on February 12 , 1984 . of San Diego intends a general uprising among Mexican - Americans in the area of San Diego , Texas , in order to create a ...
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here because they are notorious ; and many other advantages will accrue to them for the salvation of their souls , as well as for the profit and utility of their persons and the conservation of their lives ; and so , Whereas , it is our ...
here because they are notorious ; and many other advantages will accrue to them for the salvation of their souls , as well as for the profit and utility of their persons and the conservation of their lives ; and so , Whereas , it is our ...
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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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