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Focusing on Juan Bautista de Anza's role as governor of New Mexico from 1778 to 1788, the biography highlights his significant contributions to the governance of the colony amid external threats. Anza implemented reforms that not only preserved New Mexico as a Spanish territory but also reinforced the Spanish Empire in North America. While he is often recognized for his travels to California, this work reveals his broader historical impact as a soldier and administrator, offering a comprehensive view of his life and legacy.
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Juan Bautista de Anza, Carlos Herrera
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- 2018
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- Title
- Juan Bautista de Anza
- Subtitle
- The King's Governor in New Mexico
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carlos Herrera
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 322
- ISBN13
- 9780806161914
- Description
- Focusing on Juan Bautista de Anza's role as governor of New Mexico from 1778 to 1788, the biography highlights his significant contributions to the governance of the colony amid external threats. Anza implemented reforms that not only preserved New Mexico as a Spanish territory but also reinforced the Spanish Empire in North America. While he is often recognized for his travels to California, this work reveals his broader historical impact as a soldier and administrator, offering a comprehensive view of his life and legacy.