Mexican Americans in Texas: A Brief HistoryLike its ground-breaking predecessor, the first general survey of Tejanos, this completely up-to-date revision is a concise political, cultural, and social history of Mexican Americans in Texas from the Spanish colonial era to the present. Professor De Len is careful to portray Tejanos as active subjects, not merely objects in the ongoing Texas story. Complemented by a stunning photographic essay, a helpful glossary, and meticulously annotated, this work continues to be ideal reading for anyone wanting to learn about the most influential ethnic group in Texas. |
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Page 23
... families of San Antonio succeeded in forming a counter rebellion , ousting Las Casas , and taking control of the town . For his impudence , crown officials in Coahuila shot Las Casas in the back on grounds of treason , decapitated him ...
... families of San Antonio succeeded in forming a counter rebellion , ousting Las Casas , and taking control of the town . For his impudence , crown officials in Coahuila shot Las Casas in the back on grounds of treason , decapitated him ...
Page 41
... families . In San Antonio . many succeeded to the extent that between 1837 and 1860 , a mini- mum of one daughter from almost every well - to - do family in the city had become the wife of an Anglo suitor . In South Texas , the newcom ...
... families . In San Antonio . many succeeded to the extent that between 1837 and 1860 , a mini- mum of one daughter from almost every well - to - do family in the city had become the wife of an Anglo suitor . In South Texas , the newcom ...
Page 56
... families and upstart newcomers from different social standings play- ing spirited roles in community affairs . Commonly , they were part of the machines of power brokers such as Jim Wells , a Cameron County political boss , but others ...
... families and upstart newcomers from different social standings play- ing spirited roles in community affairs . Commonly , they were part of the machines of power brokers such as Jim Wells , a Cameron County political boss , but others ...
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