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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After high school , his scholarship studies at the University of Texas are interrupted by his service in World War I. He receives his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Texas in 1921 and 1923 , respectively ...
After high school , his scholarship studies at the University of Texas are interrupted by his service in World War I. He receives his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Texas in 1921 and 1923 , respectively ...
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She continues her studies in New York at the Art Students ' League with George Bridgman , and from 1927 to 1934 she studies in Paris at the Grand Chaumier . She eventually becomes a leader , with René Portocarrero and Wilfredo Lam ...
She continues her studies in New York at the Art Students ' League with George Bridgman , and from 1927 to 1934 she studies in Paris at the Grand Chaumier . She eventually becomes a leader , with René Portocarrero and Wilfredo Lam ...
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From 1933 to 1940 , Guayasamín studies painting under Pedro León Donoso at the National School of Fine Arts in Quito and has his first solo exhibition in 1940. Through the influence of Nelson Rockefeller , who collect his works ...
From 1933 to 1940 , Guayasamín studies painting under Pedro León Donoso at the National School of Fine Arts in Quito and has his first solo exhibition in 1940. Through the influence of Nelson Rockefeller , who collect his works ...
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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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