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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XXIII Also , we order and command that all persons who have in encomienda Indians of the said Island of Española , as well ... and we command that the said visitors shall be obliged to keep a book in which to enter every person who has ...
XXIII Also , we order and command that all persons who have in encomienda Indians of the said Island of Española , as well ... and we command that the said visitors shall be obliged to keep a book in which to enter every person who has ...
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons , houses , papers and effects against unreasonable searches ... No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself and the failure of the accused to ...
The right of the people to be secure in their persons , houses , papers and effects against unreasonable searches ... No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself and the failure of the accused to ...
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In order to assure their right to organize and to bargain collectively , persons employed by private businesses ... The Commonwealth also recognizes the existence of the following human rights : The right of every person to receive free ...
In order to assure their right to organize and to bargain collectively , persons employed by private businesses ... The Commonwealth also recognizes the existence of the following human rights : The right of every person to receive free ...
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Contents
PREFACE | xi |
HISTORICAL TIMELINE | xxxvi |
CHAPTER 150000 B C TO A D 1492 | 3 |
Copyright | |
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| 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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