El presidio en México en el siglo XVI
By: Luis Arnal Simón.
Edition: 1. ed.
Series: Colección Arquitectura ;; 7; Colección Arquitectura (Mexico City, Mexico) ;; 7.
Publisher: Facultad de Arquitectura, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Published: 1995
Place of publication: México, D.F
Language: spa
Number of pages: 320
Subjects: Military bases -- Mexico -- History -- 16th century.; Fortification -- Mexico -- History -- 16th century.; Frontier and pioneer life -- Mexico -- History -- 16th century.; Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.
Description: "Appealing, well-executed history of the presidios, which were founded in the 16th century as venues for the process of conquest, assimilation of the indigenous population, defense, and geographical expansion. Excellent maps and architectural illustrations"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-320).