Discusses the history of California missions, their dual purpose of converting people to Catholicism and consolidating Spanish territory, and the daily life of friars and natives.
Examines life in Cuba since Fidel Castro assumed power, including the history of the nation, its geographical significance, home life, education, economic role, arts and entertainment.
Describes farm and village life, city life, soldier life, and the lives of women and African-Americans, free and slave, during the Revolutionary War; and also includes an annotated bibliography.
