HISTORY
Burgan, Michael

The Spanish Conquest of America: Prehistory to 1775

(4) 4-6 Latino-American History series. This series provides a general overview of Latino American history, with each book sketching out significant events over a particular period of time. The volumes are accessibly written, though information about notable figures is unevenly presented. "Fast Fact" boxes, sidebars, maps, and captioned archival reproductions and photographs enhance the books' design and extend the main text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Latino-American History titles: The Spanish Conquest of America, Fighting for American Values, Struggling to Become American, Spanish Settlement in North America, Creating a New Future, and Independence for Latino America.

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