History of Central America, Volume 1, 1501-1530 by Hubert Howe Bancroft
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| Author | Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918 |
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| Title |
History of Central America, Volume 1, 1501-1530 The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 6 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "History of Central America, Volume 1, 1501-1530" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the early interactions between Europeans and the indigenous civilizations of Central America, detailing the conquests and colonization processes that took place from the early 16th century onwards. Bancroft aims to present a comprehensive history that covers significant events, key figures, and the sociopolitical dynamics of the region during this transformative period. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Bancroft's extensive narrative by explaining the framework and intent behind his research. He references his previous work, "The Native Races of the Pacific States," and outlines his comprehensive approach to chronicle the history of Central America and its neighboring territories. The author emphasizes the importance of a factual and thorough historical record, mentioning the methodologies adopted in his research, which include extensive collection of documents, sources, and insights drawn from various manuscripts. The preface serves not only as an introduction to the author's extensive undertaking but also reflects his commitment to providing an accurate and equitable account of the cultural and historical legacies that shaped Central America following European contact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Central America -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58658 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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