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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He serves in the Navy Air Corps during World War II and , upon return , obtains an education through the G.I. Bill . Nava graduates from Pomona College with an A.B. in 1951 and from Harvard University with an A.M. degree in 1952 and a ...
He serves in the Navy Air Corps during World War II and , upon return , obtains an education through the G.I. Bill . Nava graduates from Pomona College with an A.B. in 1951 and from Harvard University with an A.M. degree in 1952 and a ...
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During his tenure there , he also serves as the director of the Center for Latin American Studies ( 1974-86 ) . He lectures and teaches in Europe and Latin America as well and holds prestigious fellowships , including the Ford ...
During his tenure there , he also serves as the director of the Center for Latin American Studies ( 1974-86 ) . He lectures and teaches in Europe and Latin America as well and holds prestigious fellowships , including the Ford ...
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This decision serves as a cornerstone for the creation and maintenance of bilingual education programs across the country . 1974–86 Carmelo Mesa - Lago Serves as Director . During his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh , educator ...
This decision serves as a cornerstone for the creation and maintenance of bilingual education programs across the country . 1974–86 Carmelo Mesa - Lago Serves as Director . During his tenure at the University of Pittsburgh , educator ...
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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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