Includes essays on research trends and approaches, provides entries on over 6,000 bibliographic and research sources, and selectively identifies specialized collections and resources in United States research libraries.
Looks at how Spain extended its influence across the globe. Brief descriptive essays cover colonies, individuals, political institutions, legislation, treaties, conferences, wars, revolutions, technologies, social and religious groups, and military battles, and include references.
Thematic index guides users to related entries, and an extensive bibliography includes a list of key works central to the study of U.S. - Latin American relations. Includes a separate list of online resources