El presente libro, "Genealogía de la familia MONTEALEGRE" es el Primer Tomo de tres, expone en sus páginas el origen del apellido, el lugar que dio origen al mismo, sus antepasados en España, Francia, Inglaterra, Italia, Alemania y Kiev. Entre esos antepasados, entre los más importantes, podemos mencionar al rey David, al Profeta Mahoma, a los Duques de Anjou y Aquitania, a los Plantegenet que son el origen de casi todas las monarquías europeas. Expone los antepasados del rey don Fernando III "el Santo" y su esposa Elizabeth Hohenstaufen, y sus descendientes, que a través de sus hijos don Alfonso X "el Sabio" y el Infante don Manuel, llegaron hasta América. De los descendientes del rey David, por Theodoric Makhir I, principe de de Narbona y marqués de Tolouse, cuyos descendientes contrajeron nupcias con los descendientes de Carlomagno, el linaje se extiende hasta Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Guatemala. La familia cuenta entre sus antepasados importantes conquistadores, tal como Juan Vázquez de Coronado y Anaya, que dejó descendencia en Costa Rica y Nicaragua. Al final del libro se ofrece una extensa iconografía de la familia, de todas sus ramas: Montealegre, Sacasa, Solórzano, Somoza, Rivera y otros miembros que pasaron a formar parte de la familia. Finalmente, ofrece una valiosa bibliografía de donde los lectores podrán ampliar sus conocimientos sobre esta familia importante en el desarrollo social, político, cultural y económico en Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Guatemala.

A reference guide to the relatively unknown but prosperous European nation outlining the key figures and events of its past and present. The dictionary includes over 350 entries covering all aspects of Luxembourg history as well as significant aspects of its politics, society, economy, and culture. Barteau (former head of the American International School of Luxemberg) supplies an introductory overview of the country's geography, language, religion, government, and education. Contains maps, photographs, historical chronology, lists of rulers and prime ministers, and a comprehensive bibliography keyed by topic. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book is considered to be the starting place for anyone having family history ties to New Mexico, and for those interested in the history of New Mexico. Well before Jamestown and the Pilgrims, New Mexico was settled continuously beginning in 1598 by Spaniards whose descendants still make up a major portion of the population of New Mexico.

Building on the success of her prior book, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses, author Dorothy Devney Richmond helps learners attain a strong working vocabulary, no matter if they are absolute beginners or intermediate students of the language. She combines her proven instruction techniques and clear explanations with a plethora of engaging exercises, so students are motivated and hardly notice that they are absorbing so much Spanish. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary also includes basic grammar and structures of the language to complement learners’ newly acquired words. "Vocabulary Builders" help students add to their Spanish repertoire by using cognates, roots, suffixes, prefixes, and other "word-building" tools.

John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford, Chaucer's sister-in-law, fall in love in the 14th century.

Includes entries for maps and atlases.