Las minas de Nueva España en 1753

"Excellent study of the Dominican Order in the 16th century. Avoids a chronological account giving the reader instead a methodical analysis of the institutional, social, and economic organization of the order. To the prototypes of the urban and the rural convents, Pita Moreda adds a balanced assessment of the missionary activities"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Concerned with the geographical definition of the intendancies and their administrative structure. Excellent maps make this work a useful tool for historical geography"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

Panorama de la filosofía colonial -- Un siglo de oro -- La defensa frente a Europa -- El humanismo clásico -- La presencia de Descartes -- El pensamiento moderno de los jesuitas -- Los Elementos de filosofía moderna, de Gamarra -- La cima de la Ilustración--Alzate -- La preparación de la Independencia -- Modernidad en pensamiento y acción--Hidalgo.

A storybook is a unique series that encourages young readers to explore the geography and culture of fascinating countries as they explore and enjoy oral tradition. This volume about Mexico opens with the Mixteco legend The green bird and the informational section covers different aspects of the Oaxaca region, Mexico s rain forests, archeological sites, and more. Includes an easy to make recipe, folk poems, and an illustrated map.