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February 6, 2020
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2.26%
"This book is a bit slow to warm but makes up for it by pages 4 through 8 in the introduction alone! Como poder entender lo que soy, si no se de donde vengo?!
I recommend this for any of us Americans (we ALL know it's Las Americas) any of us of "Mixed" "Races" heritages, tongue, or cultural backgrounds. It even covers Louisiana,, Native Americans and African Americans. Get this even if you're Not a reader!!"
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I recommend this for any of us Americans (we ALL know it's Las Americas) any of us of "Mixed" "Races" heritages, tongue, or cultural backgrounds. It even covers Louisiana,, Native Americans and African Americans. Get this even if you're Not a reader!!"
February 7, 2020
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17.01%
"While plans were being made for a Spanish attack on Louisiana, the larger conflict ended, in 1720."
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February 17, 2020
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Started Reading
February 17, 2020
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February 17, 2020
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75.17%
"From the Vista of Mexico city, the heart of the Spanish Empire for three hundred years, El Norte was a poor and barren place, while the Capital was rich in history, ranging from its Ancient Mexica temples to lavish Catholic Baroque churches. The mythic north was little more than a myth for many years-Cíbola was never found.
Mexico has, in some ways a pragmatic approach to its history,"
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Mexico has, in some ways a pragmatic approach to its history,"
March 5, 2020
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Finished Reading
