spaniards

Contains brief profiles of one hundred Hispanic men and women who have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields, each with an illustration, birth and death dates, a list of career highlights, discussion of importance and career path, and a bibliography.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profile the establishment of Spanish colonies in America's southern territories, and describes the exploration of Ponce de Le?n, Francisco V?squez, and others; as well as the founding missions and cities, and other related topics.

Describes what life was like in the first Spanish colonies in the Americas, discussing its settlers, social structure, daily activities, and impact on American history.