Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 8Americana Corporation, 1965 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... remained largely untouched . Costa Rica's true history as a political entity dates from 1562 , when a separate governor was appointed for the coun- try . Juan Vásquez de Coronado , first governor of Costa Rica , is credited with giving ...
... remained largely untouched . Costa Rica's true history as a political entity dates from 1562 , when a separate governor was appointed for the coun- try . Juan Vásquez de Coronado , first governor of Costa Rica , is credited with giving ...
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... remained a backward , semibarbarous region , divided into numerous small sovereignties , famous for the severity of its laws , and for the ferocity of its mercenaries . The Romans conquered the island in 67 B.C. as part of a campaign to ...
... remained a backward , semibarbarous region , divided into numerous small sovereignties , famous for the severity of its laws , and for the ferocity of its mercenaries . The Romans conquered the island in 67 B.C. as part of a campaign to ...
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... remained true to the Venizelist tradition , and memories of the quarrels between Venizelos and the royal family still affect the popularity of the Greek monarchy in Crete . During World War II , Crete became the scene of a spectacular ...
... remained true to the Venizelist tradition , and memories of the quarrels between Venizelos and the royal family still affect the popularity of the Greek monarchy in Crete . During World War II , Crete became the scene of a spectacular ...
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