History Of California V5

History Of California V5

Hubert Howe Bancroft

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120200365
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The book ''History Of California V5: 1846-1848'' by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a comprehensive account of the events that took place in California during the years 1846-1848. The book was first published in 1886 and is the fifth volume in Bancroft’s series on the history of California.The book covers a period of great significance in California’s history, as it was during this time that the state was annexed by the United States and the Mexican-American War was fought. Bancroft provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic factors that led to these events, as well as the key players involved.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the period. Some of the topics covered include the Bear Flag Revolt, the Battle of San Pasqual, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the Gold Rush of 1848. Bancroft also provides biographical sketches of some of the key figures involved in these events, including John C. Fremont, Stephen W. Kearny, and Kit Carson.Overall, ''History Of California V5: 1846-1848'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California, the Mexican-American War, or American expansionism in the 19th century. Bancroft’s thorough research and engaging writing style make this book both informative and enjoyable to read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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