Quest for Empire: Spanish Settlement in the Southwest

by Iris Engstrand

Book Overview

Never before has the introduction of European culture to Native Americans been so fully explored as in Quest for Empire. In this balanced chronicle, not only is the conquest and exploitation of Indians measured, but also the indelible mark of Christianity and foreign skills left on Native cultures. This captivating portrayal of the Spanish legacy in the Southwest is as full of adventure and colorful characters as it is replete with historical detail...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555912303
• ISBN13: 9781555912307
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: Fulcrum Group
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 8.8"