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Spanish institutions of the Southwest

by Blackmar, Frank W.
Series: A Rio Grande classic Published by : Rio Grande Press Inc. (Glorieta, NM) Physical details: 353 p. ISBN:0873801172. ISSN:978087380 Year: 1976
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sw 900 - 999 979.01 Bla (Browse shelf) Available In Memory of : James W. MacDougall 47407

Reprint, with new introd., of the 1891 ed. published by Johns Hopkins Press, Baltimore, which was issued as extra v. 10 of the Johns Hopkins University studies in historical and political science.

Introduction --
The Roman origin of Spanish institutions --
The condition of Spain during the conquest and settlement of America --
Spanish colonization --
Events in New Spain prior to the settlement of Alta California --
The first settlements in Alta California --
The mission system --
Spanish colonial municipalities --
Presidios and presidial towns --
The Spanish occupation of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas --
The social condition of the Indians --
The social and political life of the colonists --
Political and judicial powers --
Trade and commerce --
The land question --
Diplomatic relations.

Description of Spanish social and political institutions in California, Arizona and New Mexico from the 16th century to 1846.

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