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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... various political positions , including deputy , senator , and ambassador to the United States . In 1868 , he becomes presi- dent of the republic . After the war with Paraguay , he is able to establish an observatory in Córdoba , a ...
... various political positions , including deputy , senator , and ambassador to the United States . In 1868 , he becomes presi- dent of the republic . After the war with Paraguay , he is able to establish an observatory in Córdoba , a ...
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... various times to the continent . In fact , in his early twenties , he takes a two - year trip around the world . What Güiraldes does and which highly influences the course of Argentine and Latin - American letters , is to combine his ...
... various times to the continent . In fact , in his early twenties , he takes a two - year trip around the world . What Güiraldes does and which highly influences the course of Argentine and Latin - American letters , is to combine his ...
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... various countries of Europe and Latin Ameri- ca. An early socialist , Guillén becomes for all practical purposes , the poet laureate of Com- munist Cuba . Under Communism , he serves as the editor in chief of La gactea de Cuba ( The ...
... various countries of Europe and Latin Ameri- ca. An early socialist , Guillén becomes for all practical purposes , the poet laureate of Com- munist Cuba . Under Communism , he serves as the editor in chief of La gactea de Cuba ( The ...
Contents
PREFACE | xi |
THE ENCOUNTER OF PEOPLES 50000 B C TO 1492 | 3 |
THE CONQUEST AND COLONIZATION OF THE AMERICAS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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