Latino Chronology - Chronologies of the American Mosaic (Hardcover)

From the first Latinos' arrival in pre-Columbian America to the Alamo, Santeria, Desi Arnaz, the exodus from Castro's Cuba, and the 2006 immigration rallies, this volume illuminates the most critical-and some not as well-known-events in Latino history. Chronological entries organized by subject explore categories such as Civil Rights and Protest, Arts & Music, Literature, Religion, Economics, and Legislation. Inclusive of all Latino subgroups, this accessible Chronology is the most current and concise reference source on the history of Latin Americans in the U.S., a must-read for students of Latino culture and American studies, past and present. Chronological entries organized by subject explore categories such as Civil Rights and Protests, Arts and Music, Literature, Religion, Economics, and Legislation. Illustrations of key political and cultural figures, barrios, rallies, and foods illuminate the events. Other helpful reference features include creative sidebars and a glossary including the most popular Spanish words in use in the U.S. as well as Spanglish terms. The Latino Chronolgy is the most current and concise reference source on the history of Latin Americans in the U.S., a must-read for students of Latino culture and American studies, past and present.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2007
First published:	April 2007
Authors:	D.H. Figueredo
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-34154-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-313-34154-0
Barcode:	9780313341540

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