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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More bishops are named in 1513 , to Darien ; in 1522 to Mexico ; in 1529 to Colombia ; and in 1534 to Peru . By the end of the sixteenth century , there are five archbishops and twentyseven bishops . By the end of the colonial period ...
More bishops are named in 1513 , to Darien ; in 1522 to Mexico ; in 1529 to Colombia ; and in 1534 to Peru . By the end of the sixteenth century , there are five archbishops and twentyseven bishops . By the end of the colonial period ...
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1988 Cavazos Named Secretary of Education . 1988 Ceasefire Negotiated in Nicaragua . 1989 Américo Paredes Wins Award . 1989 Christiani Leads El Salvador . 1989 First Cuban Member of Congress . 1989 Hispanic Family Income Data .
1988 Cavazos Named Secretary of Education . 1988 Ceasefire Negotiated in Nicaragua . 1989 Américo Paredes Wins Award . 1989 Christiani Leads El Salvador . 1989 First Cuban Member of Congress . 1989 Hispanic Family Income Data .
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1966 Outfielder Clemente Named MVP . 1967 Rosemary Casals Becomes Tennis Champion . 1968 González Coaches , Becomes Hall - ofFamer . Summer 1968 Olympic Medals Won by Hispanics . February 18 , 1969 Ramos Outboxes Cruz .
1966 Outfielder Clemente Named MVP . 1967 Rosemary Casals Becomes Tennis Champion . 1968 González Coaches , Becomes Hall - ofFamer . Summer 1968 Olympic Medals Won by Hispanics . February 18 , 1969 Ramos Outboxes Cruz .
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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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