The American Revolution was one piece of a global struggle for power. Great Britain, France, Spain, and the colonists under each empire's rule fought for control of the world's vast lands and resources. On the American battlefront, Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish general, would survive battle wounds and hurricanes to lead a diverse force to victory. His leadership changed the course of history, and contributed to the American patriot's success. In this enlightening and engrossing book, students will think critically about the global nature of the era as they study a new perspective and powerful leader from the American Revolution.
El virreinato. Vol. 1, Orígenes y jurisdicciones, y dinámica social de los virreyes. México D.F.: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 1992. First published 1955. Rubió y Bellvé, Mariano. Diccionario de ciencias militares.
Spanish colonial governor Bernardo de Galvez gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of both Louisiana and the newly formed United States for his vigorous, capable leadership and military...
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"Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Gálvez (July 23, 1746 ? November 30, 1786) was a Spanish military leader and colonial administrator who served as...
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Bernardo de Gálvez: In Memoriam
After exhaustive research, seasoned novelist and diplomat, Eduardo Garrigues, brings to life Gálvez's exploits, filling in the previously unknown aspects of his personality, psychological conflicts, fears and doubts.
Based on primary research in the archives of Spain, this book is about United States history at its very inception, placing the war in its broadest international context.
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