A Borderlands Town in Transition: Laredo, 1744-1870 - Hardcover

Gilberto Miguel Hinojosa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0890961603 ISBN 13: 9780890961605

Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr, 1983

Synopsis

Studies the political, ecclesiastical, and military history of the small borderland town

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Review:

Hinojosa is successful in providing an exceptional examination of demographic patterns by using the quantitative approach. His analysis includes the effects of war, economic depression, property ownership, literacy, and changes in government, the family structure, racial and ethnic divisions, plus social and class composition. By taking this approach Hinojosa is able to derive conclusions identified with external forces and the changes Laredo encountered as Americans and Europeans became a part of the community. These conclusions provide insight into the power struggle which occurred between the wealthy political leaders of the Anglo-Americans, Mexicans, and Europeans. . . . Hinojosa is successful in providing a unique and thorough history of the Laredo community and the relationship between Mexican-Americans and Anglo-Americans."--Yolanda Romero (Yolanda Romero)

About this edition

• Publisher: Texas A & M Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0890961603
• ISBN 13: 9780890961605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148