Spanish and French Rivalry in the Gulf Region of the United States, 1678-1702: The Beginnings of Texas and Pensacola (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Edward Dunn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260057541 ISBN 13: 9780260057549

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Spanish and French Rivalry in the Gulf Region of the United States, 1678-1702: The Beginnings of Texas and Pensacola

A focused, documentary account of how Spain and France vied for influence along the Gulf coast in the late 17th century. This edition highlights the Spanish perspective and draws on a wealth of archival material to illuminate early frontier diplomacy, mission efforts, and the moves that shaped Texas and Pensacola.

• Learn how later phases of Gulf rivalry developed from earlier settlements, explorations, and missions.
• Understand the strategic moves, key figures, and the role of Spanish archives in reconstructing the history.
• Explore how Pensacola and Texas became focal points in the larger contest for influence in North America.
• See how diplomacy, exploration, and religious missions intersected with imperial power.

Ideal for readers of early American history, Gulf coast studies, and the broader story of Spanish and French encounters in the Americas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260057541
• ISBN 13: 9780260057549
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240