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The Franciscans in seventeenth-century New Mexico soughtto suppress native religious practices they deemed idolatrous. It iswell known that Indian resentment of Franciscan actions figuredprominently in bringing on the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. But what islargely unfamiliar is how, following don Diego de Vargas’srecolonization of New Mexico in the 1690s, the Franciscans returned toNew Mexico and to missionary activity among the Indians. This book isthe first detailed account of how the friars re-entered daily life ineighteenth century New Mexico. Their history as delineated here is oneof a gradual loss of power and influence.

The erosion of Franciscan control over Pueblo Indians and theorder’s loss of importance in colonial political life are casestudies in how reforms instituted by the Spanish Crown in theeighteenth century altered a distant outpost such as New Mexico,slowly and unrelentingly reducing the number, authority, andimportance of Franciscans. Norris argues that events in Spain, andespecially changes in priorities in the administration of theAmericas, shifted the emphasis away from missionary activity andtoward political and military actions designed to hold onto this farfrontier of the Empire. The Franciscans no longer figured prominentlyin the Crown’s larger purposes during the eighteenth century. ... Read more

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Philip St. George Cooke (1809-1895) was a career United States Army cavalry officer. This is personal account of his service during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), during which he led the Mormon Battalion from Santa Fe to California. He later served as a Union general in the Civil War, while his son-in-law, J.E. B. Stuart, was a Confederate general and cavalry commander.

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Cortes the explorer and conqueror
The author, Gina De Angelis, does a pretty good job detailing the conquest of Mexico by Cortes.There is a chronolgy and glossary at the end of the book that will benefit many young students of history. Teachers will find the glossary especially helpful for teaching across the curriculum. The are a few colorful pictures that bring the story to life but the book could have used a few more. The author does a good job of incorporating a sense of the times and explaining relationships in the old and new world. This biography of Cortes explains his part in history, bringing him to life from a young man until his death and all his adventures along the way. As an introduction to Cortes, especially for a young reader, this book is pretty good. If a student has to do a report this is a good source coupled with suggested furhter reading like Hernan Cortes: The Life of a Spanish Conquistador (Graphic Nonfiction) or The Sad Night: The Story of an Aztec Victory and a Spanish Loss. Although the book is pretty accurate in it's assessment of the conquest, with the roles played by the indigenous tribes in helping the Spaniards etc., one minor thing was glossed over. The role of La Malinche or as she is called in the book, by her Spanish name(she was not)Donna Marina, is not emphasized enough nor are the repercussions of her assistance. There is no mention of the fact that Mexicans consider her a traitor. To the books credit it does say that without La Maliches help the mission of Cortes might have been unsuccessful. This book is recommended for young readers in the middle school range and is recommended for school and community libraries.

A Century of Explorers
If you like this book of inquires then read Morgan Freeman, Black American Of Achievement by Gina Deangelis. It explains about Morgan Freeman and his times.This book shows his importance and how he evolve in life.What hestands for and so forth. This is also a very good Black History book. There is also a move out from this book and i belive the book would be goodin a mini series about his life. ... Read more

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Henry Charles Lea's account of the Inquisition in Italy, Spain and South America was first published in 1908. Drawing on primary source material, the American historian gives a detailed account of the workings of the Inquisition and its individual tribunals in Sicily, Naples, Sardinia and Milan. He also describes the Inquisition in Malta, the Canary Islands, Mexico, Peru, New Granada and the Philippines. According to Lea the Inquisition persisted from the sixteenth right up to the nineteenth century. He demonstrates how some of the individuals entrusted with implementing the Inquisition abused their powers, and how the Inquisition in the Spanish colonies prevented the efficient running of governmental administrations. He focuses on some of the consequences of the Inquisition: Jews were banished from Naples, there were moves to exclude new Christians from the Church in Mexico, and the mysticism practised in New Granada was considered a grave threat to the Church. ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights of New Mexico. ... Read more

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A must have!
This book is easy to read for students, but the information is not dumbed down. The photos are a wonderful depiction of New Mexico. It will be a wonderful resource to add to our dull New Mexico History textbook. ... Read more

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Discusses the geographic features, history, government, people, and attractions of the state known as the "Land of Enchantment." ... Read more

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What do the images on New Mexico’s state seal stand for? How is New Mexico’s state government organized? In which town have people been living for over 900 years? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely New Mexico. This book contains all ki

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Presents information about the state of New Mexico, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems. ... Read more

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Introduces New Mexico, fifth largest state in area and a land of great natural beauty, though lacking in water. ... Read more

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Describes the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of New Mexico. ... Read more