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.

«Nadie comprende mejor que Zbigniew Brzezinski la interdependencia entre el poder y los principios.» Ex presidente JIMMY CARTER Tres presidentes es una reflexión sobre la trayectoria y la estatura política de los últimos tres líderes de Estados Unidos. Según Brzezinski, uno de los principales analistas estadounidenses en el ámbito de las relaciones internacionales, Estados Unidos ha dilapidado gran parte de su poder y de su prestigio. Ecuánime e implacable al mismo tiempo, Tres presidentes ofrece una evaluación crítica del papel de Estados Unidos en el mundo y, al propio tiempo,...

Desde el siglo XI y durante más de cuatro siglos numerosos guerreros cristianos provenientes de muchos lugares de Europa se dirigieron a la Península Ibérica para participar en la guerra que, desde el siglo VIII, mantenían los cristianos hispanos contra los musulmanes de al-Andalus y a la que la historiografía en general ha denominado Reconquista. Muchos de ellos, después de su estancia en Hispania, proseguían su camino hacia Tierra Santa para combatir en las Cruzadas. Otros venían ex profeso para participar en una «Guerra Santa» que desde el siglo XI fue auspiciada por los papas,...

Elizabeth, New Jersey, the first state capital and the birthplace of Princeton University, was founded in 1665. This illustrious city was extremely influential during the Revolutionary and Colonial periods, and was home to numerous distinguished political and military figures. Over time, Elizabeth developed into an important industrial and economic center, welcoming the Singer Manufacturing Company in 1873 and becoming a recognized leader in automobile manufacturing long before Detroit. The culturally diverse city came to serve also as a crossroads for many commuting to jobs in Newark and in...

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