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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García Márquez wins the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 . MAY 9 , 1928 Tennis Champion Pancho González Is Born . One of the greatest tennis professionals ever , Richard “ Pancho ” González is born in Los Angeles , California , to ...
García Márquez wins the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 . MAY 9 , 1928 Tennis Champion Pancho González Is Born . One of the greatest tennis professionals ever , Richard “ Pancho ” González is born in Los Angeles , California , to ...
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López wins the New Mexico Women's Open when she is only twelve . In high school , she is the only female member of the golf team , and as an eighteen - year - old senior , she places second in the U.S. Women's Open .
López wins the New Mexico Women's Open when she is only twelve . In high school , she is the only female member of the golf team , and as an eighteen - year - old senior , she places second in the U.S. Women's Open .
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1947 Argentinean Wins Nobel Prize . February 15 , 1953 Biodiversity and Conservation Biologist Gómez - Dallmeier Is Born . 1970 Argentine Chemist Wins Nobel Prize . 1984 Argentinean Is Co - Winner of Nobel Prize .
1947 Argentinean Wins Nobel Prize . February 15 , 1953 Biodiversity and Conservation Biologist Gómez - Dallmeier Is Born . 1970 Argentine Chemist Wins Nobel Prize . 1984 Argentinean Is Co - Winner of Nobel Prize .
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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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