Title: El presidio en México en el siglo XVI
First published: 1995
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.
Subjects: History, Fortification, Military bases, Frontier and pioneer life, Mexico
Places: Mexico
Time periods: 16th century, Spanish colony, 1540-1810
LC classification: F1231 .A76 1995