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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... Peace Prize . 1983 A regional initiative to create peace in Central America , known as the Contadora Process , begins and is eventually successful in 1980 A flotilla of boats assists 125,000 Cubans escaping from the Castro regime ...
... Peace Prize . 1983 A regional initiative to create peace in Central America , known as the Contadora Process , begins and is eventually successful in 1980 A flotilla of boats assists 125,000 Cubans escaping from the Castro regime ...
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... Peace in Central America . In order to pursue peace in the region , four of the neighboring nations of Central America - Mexico , Venezuela , Co- lombia , and Panama - meet on the Panamanian island of Contadora . Their goal is a ...
... Peace in Central America . In order to pursue peace in the region , four of the neighboring nations of Central America - Mexico , Venezuela , Co- lombia , and Panama - meet on the Panamanian island of Contadora . Their goal is a ...
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... peace , there is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self- respect and honor beneath which are shielded and defended ...
... peace , there is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self- respect and honor beneath which are shielded and defended ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | liv |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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