The Spanish Frontier in North America: The Brief EditionA compact synthesis of David J. Weber’s prize-winning history of colonial Spanish North America, from the first Spanish-Indian contact through Spain’s gradual retreat Praise for the previous edition: "I cannot imagine a single book giving a more comprehensive and balanced study of Spain's presence in North America."—Louis Kleber, History Today "For readers seeking to understand the larger meaning of the Spanish heritage in North America, Weber's vivid narrative is a must. This is social and cultural history at its best."—Howard R. Lamar, Yale University "A superb study."—Choice "[A] deeply researched and splendidly conceived and written survey."—Alvin M. Josephy, Jr., New York Times Book Review |
Contents
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2 First Encounters | 26 |
Florida and New Mexico | 48 |
4 Conquistadors of the Spirit | 69 |
5 Exploitation Contention and Rebellion | 90 |
To Texas the Gulf Coast and the High Plains | 109 |
7 Commercial Rivalry Stagnation and the Fortunes of War | 130 |
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