Thomas E Chavez received a PhD in history from the University of New Mexico. In April 2002, Chavez was appointed the Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the Director of the Palace of the Governors of the Museum of New Mexico in Santa Fe from 1982 to 2002. He is the author of several books on the Southwest, including 'Illustrated History of New Mexico', 'Manuel Alvarez, 1794-1856: A Southwestern Biography', and 'Quest for Quivera: Spanish Exploration in the Plains'.
"The book is factual and readable and fills a noticeable void in
regional scholarship. Chávez provides an enjoyable, no-nonsense
illustrated history that teachers, students, scholars, and history
devotees will embrace for years to come."
"An absolute must for anyone with an interest in the expansive
panorama of our past."
"This concise history combines more than 200 photographs to create
a panoramic view of New Mexico's fascinating past."
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illustrated history of the Land of Enchantment. It's a book full of
quotable historical quotes."
Probably no other volume exists that better suggests the breadth of
visual resources depicting New Mexicos history.
This is history as it should be presented, unfiltered and
unvarnished, tapping directly into the original sources, without a
lot of embellishment. . . . It invites readers to share in the
excitement of history in the making.
"Probably no other volume exists that better suggests the breadth
of visual resources depicting New Mexico's history."
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