Una ventana al mundo hispánico

"Thorough study of the cathedral cabildo--the ruling body of the Episcopal church--in the important diocesis of Michoacán. Covers the entire colonial period. The cabildo is analyzed as a collegiate body aware of its historical identity, its responsibilities and duties, and its relationship with the bishop. Traces important nuances in the evolution of this body. Sustained by strong archival research, this is a commendable history of a key part of the secular church"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

«En la escena del crimen» trasciende el género del True Crime para convertirse en una singular aproximación a la historia contemporánea de España a través de la recreación de algunos crímenes que dejaron impronta en la sociedad, la política legislativa y el acervo común. Con la implantación de los medios de comunicación en nuestro país a mediados del siglo XIX, la difusión de ciertos crímenes comunes sacudió a una opinión pública cada vez más ávida de noticias sensacionalistas: criminales y víctimas pasaron a tener nombre, apellidos y rostro. Con prólogo de Juan Rada...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute...

A beautiful slipcase holds three volumes on the history of Bogota, making this resource an indispensable and fascinating documentary of Colombia's capital. The first two volumes that cover the conquest, colonialism, and the 19th century have been updated with fresh designs, while a completely new third volume covers the 20th century and includes the history of Bogota's expansion, the development of services and institutions, and the achievements and failures of more recent times. This lovely collection constitutes a legacy of obligatory reading for both its current and future inhabitants....

LOS ANTECEDENTES: EL CONTEXTO SOCIO-ECONÓMICO DEL ESCLAVO EN LA INDEPENDENCIA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS ESCLAVOS EN LAS GUERRAS DE INDEPENDENCIA, EL ESCLAVO COMO SOLDADO, ESCLAVOS SACRIFICADOS, OTROS APORTES EN MEDIO DE LA GUERRA, LOS ESCLAVOS COMO DONATIVOS O CONTRIBUCIONES FORZOSAS, LAS MUJERES ESCLAVAS EN TIEMPOS DE GUERRA, LA RECLUTA MASIVA DE ESCLAVOS, 5.000 ESCLAVOS A LA GUERRA: COMBATIR A CAMBIO DE LIBERTAD.