Donaciano Vigil: The Life of a Nuevomexicano Soldier, Statesman, and Territorial Governor

Author:   Maurilio E. Vigil ,  Helene Boudreau
Publisher:   University of New Mexico Press
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Pages:   318
Publication Date:   01 April 2024
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Author:   Maurilio E. Vigil ,  Helene Boudreau
Publisher:   University of New Mexico Press
Imprint:   University of New Mexico Press
ISBN:  

9780826366382


ISBN 10:   0826366384
Pages:   318
Publication Date:   01 April 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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List of Illustrations Preface Introduction Chapter One. Spanish Origins: Donaciano Vigil as a Link in the Chain of New Mexico History Chapter Two. New Mexico Beckons: Restoring the Colony Chapter Three. Conditions in Santa Fe During Donaciano's Youth Chapter Four. The Soldier Chapter Five. A Political Leader in the Department of New Mexico under the Mexican Regime Chapter Six. The Winds of War in North America Chapter Seven. An American Political Leader: Preserving a Civil Government amid an Insurrection Chapter Eight. The Formalization of the American Territorial Civil Government of New Mexico Chapter Nine. At Last, the Territory of New Mexico: The Legal, Political, and Cultural Transformation Chapter Ten. Assault on a Giant, Part I: Donaciano Vigil and Spanish/Mexican/Pueblo Land Grants Chapter Eleven. Assault on a Giant, Part II: The Los Trigos Land Grant Chapter Twelve. Assault on a Giant, Part III: The Cruzate Land Grants Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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"The volume presents the life of Donaciano Vigil and sheds valuable light on the Spanish settlement of New Mexico, the institutional character of Mexican New Mexico, the experience of New Mexico becoming a part of the United States, and early aspects of the American Territory of New Mexico.""—Phillip B. Gonzales, author of Poliítica: Nuevomexicanos and American Political Incorporation, 1821-1910"


"The volume presents the life of Donaciano Vigil and sheds valuable light on the Spanish settlement of New Mexico, the institutional character of Mexican New Mexico, the experience of New Mexico becoming a part of the United States, and early aspects of the American Territory of New Mexico.""--Phillip B. Gonzales, author of Poliítica: Nuevomexicanos and American Political Incorporation, 1821-1910"


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Maurilio E. Vigil is a professor emeritus at New Mexico Highlands University. He is the author or coauthor of Hispanics in American Politics: The Search for Political Power, Hispanics in Congress: A Historical and Political Survey, New Mexico Government and Politics, and The Hispanics of New Mexico: Essays on History and Culture. Helene Boudreau teaches courses in history and political science at New Mexico Highlands University. Her scholarly research includes the political and historical study of charter schools in New Mexico and the sociological implications of prosecuting juveniles as adults.

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