California Under Spain And Mexico, 1535-1847 - Irving Berdine Richman - Bog

""California Under Spain and Mexico, 1535-1847"" is a historical account of California's colonization and governance under the Spanish and Mexican empires. Written by Irving Berdine Richman, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, figures, and policies that shaped California's development during this period. The book covers topics such as the early explorations of California by Spanish conquistadors, the establishment of missions and presidios, the impact of Mexican independence on California, and the conflicts between Californios and American settlers. Richman also explores the cultural, economic, and social changes that occurred in California during this time, including the role of the Catholic Church, the growth of the ranching industry, and the emergence of a distinct Californian identity. The book includes numerous primary source documents, such as letters, diaries, and government reports, which provide firsthand accounts of the events and people described in the text. Overall, ""California Under Spain and Mexico, 1535-1847"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of California and the American West.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.