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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... his successor to the cm— pire dead shortly thereafter from smallpox, Cuauhtémoc ascends to the throne and rules until the ultimate defeat of the Aztecs in various battles and a long siege that lasts from May 30 to August 13, 1521.
... his successor to the cm— pire dead shortly thereafter from smallpox, Cuauhtémoc ascends to the throne and rules until the ultimate defeat of the Aztecs in various battles and a long siege that lasts from May 30 to August 13, 1521.
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Since Obras poéticas ( Poetic Works ) was published in 1940 , various collections of her complete and selected works have been issued . he travels at various times to the continent . In fact , in his early twenties , he takes a two ...
Since Obras poéticas ( Poetic Works ) was published in 1940 , various collections of her complete and selected works have been issued . he travels at various times to the continent . In fact , in his early twenties , he takes a two ...
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Over the years , it offered more and more degrees in varying disciplines and extends to campuses in various parts of the island . It starts its College of Liberal Arts in 1910 , Agricultural and Mechanical College in Mayagüez in 1911 ...
Over the years , it offered more and more degrees in varying disciplines and extends to campuses in various parts of the island . It starts its College of Liberal Arts in 1910 , Agricultural and Mechanical College in Mayagüez in 1911 ...
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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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