Bernardo de Galvez in Louisiana, 1776-1783

by John Walton Caughey

Book Overview

Bernardo de G 1/2lvez, Spanish colonial governor of Louisiana, earned a reputation for efficient government and intelligent military command through his civic policies and courageous military campaigns. A comprehensive study of the history of Spanish control in Louisiana, this work examines G 1/2lvez's career as governor and the end of his career as a viceroy of New Spain.

An ally of the newly formed United States, G 1/2lvez funneled money...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565545176
• ISBN13: 9781565545175
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"