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History of Mexico: Pre-Hispanic and Colonial Periods

HIST156A

About the Course:

The history of colonial New Spain, from California to Central America and from the Philippines to the Caribbean. Topics include pre-Columbian societies, including the Aztecs; the formation and development of colonial societies; religion; the economy; and global connections.

Pre-requisites:

History 8 or upper-division standing.

Same course as Latin American and Iberian Studies 156A. Students can register through either department and still receive History credit.

Documents:

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