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BRITANNICA PROFILES: HISPANIC HERITAGE
PUBLISHER
Description
Ages: EVERYONE
Exploring Proud Traditions and Rich Cultures. Hispanic Heritage
introduces you to the people, places, events, and traditions that have
shaped--and continue to shape--the vibrant Hispanic culture that thrives today
in South, Central, and North America.
Insightful Biographies:
This impressive list includes Simon Bolivar, Fidel Castro, Roberto
Clemente, Oscar de la Renta, Placido Domingo, Jose Ferrer, Vicente Fox,
Alberto Gonzales, Che Guevara, Frida Kahlo, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Peron, Juan
Ponce de Leon, Saint Martin de Porres, Carlos Santana, Sammy Sosa, and many
others.
Comprehensive Country Coverage:
Tour the nations from Argentina to Venezuela, as well as World Heritage
sites such as Cuzco in the Peruvian Andes, culturally rich Quito, massive
Mexico City, and many other remarkable locations.
Key Events:
Review the history and culture of Hispanics and their impact on the
world, from the Aztec and the Mayan civilizations to the Panama Canal, from
the Spanish-American War to the Bay of Pigs invasion, from Latin American
literature to Latin music, and much more.
Fascinating Speeches, Writings, and Historical Documents:
Gain a unique firsthand perspective on important events and debates from
those who participated in them. Read a letter from the Spanish conquistador
Hernan Cortes describing Mexico City to Emperor Charles V, king of Spain, or
be captivated by the Nobel Prize lecture of writer Octavio Paz.
Engaging Multimedia:
Travel to the Mayan ruins, retrace the voyages of Christopher Columbus,
or watch Argentine gauchos at work.
System Requirements
Windows:
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, or Vista Pentium
350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution,
16-bit color Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
Macintosh
Mac OS 10.2 or higher
iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does
not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac) CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution, millions of colors
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
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