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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... Poet , Is Born . April 7 , 1889 May 17 , 1889 Is Born . March 16 , 1892 César Vallejo , Poet and Politi- cal Activist , Is Born . Nobel Winner Mistral Is Born . Mexican Poet and Educator Reyes May 29 , 1892 Poet and Feminist Storni Is ...
... Poet , Is Born . April 7 , 1889 May 17 , 1889 Is Born . March 16 , 1892 César Vallejo , Poet and Politi- cal Activist , Is Born . Nobel Winner Mistral Is Born . Mexican Poet and Educator Reyes May 29 , 1892 Poet and Feminist Storni Is ...
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... Poet , Nov- elist , and Feminist , Is Born . 1926 Güiraldes ' Prize - Winning Novel Published . March 8 , 1926 José González , Novelist and Short - Story Writer , Is Born . March 6 , 1928 Novelist and Nobel Laureate Gabriel García ...
... Poet , Nov- elist , and Feminist , Is Born . 1926 Güiraldes ' Prize - Winning Novel Published . March 8 , 1926 José González , Novelist and Short - Story Writer , Is Born . March 6 , 1928 Novelist and Nobel Laureate Gabriel García ...
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... Poet Has Award - Winning Year . 1978 Book on Luis Leal Published . 1978 José Luis González Wins Award . 1978 Writer Tomás Rivera Heads University . 1979 Poet Laviera Publishes Book . 1980 Hispanic Novelist Wins Award . January 3 , 1980 Poet ...
... Poet Has Award - Winning Year . 1978 Book on Luis Leal Published . 1978 José Luis González Wins Award . 1978 Writer Tomás Rivera Heads University . 1979 Poet Laviera Publishes Book . 1980 Hispanic Novelist Wins Award . January 3 , 1980 Poet ...
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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