...John Fisher Le marquis et le marchand: Les luttes de pouvoir au Cuzco (1700-1730) . By Lavalle Bernard . Paris : Editions de CNRS , 1987 . Map. Appendix. Bibliography . Pp. 184 . Paper. Copyright 1990 by Duke University Press 1990 Bernard Lavalle’s principal contribution...

... exceptions throughout the text that one hesitates to endorse it fully. For example, the Marquis of Lavradio (the viceroy whose administration, 1769-1779, gives much of the continuity to the essays) complained that the governors depended too heavily on him for defense. In fact, he did “direct” the governors...

...John P. Desmarais Montcalm. The Marvelous Marquis . By Lewis Meriwether Liston . New York , 1961 . Notes. Bibliography. Index . Pp. 178 . $3.50 . Copyright 1963 by Duke University Press 1963 With so many good biographies on the market it is unfortunate that so interesting...

...], 42,68,70,72,74). He publishes documentation which indirectly implicates the marquis in the genesis of the October counterrevolution. See esp. the Minutes of the Council of War of Alausí, October 12, 1809, 114, fn. 135. 32 Jorge A. Garcés G., “En el Archivo Nacional de Bogotá [sic],” Museo Histórico , I...

...,” and for that they can be grateful. Although not central to the book's argument, a number of errors appear with respect to Brazilian matters. For example, the name of a leading historian of the period is misspelled: it is Lilia, not Liliana, Moritz Schwarcz (p. 420). The Marquis of Caxias is characterized...

... from 1720 to 1724, when he reluctantly surrendered power to Castelfuerte. Afterwards the two officials frequently struggled against each to assert authority and status, which conflicts the marquis won with backing from the crown. Castelfuerte also confronted the Inquisition, refusing to accord...

...Wesley Hurt Pre-Historic America . By the Marquis de Nadaillac . Edited by Dall W. H. . Translated by D’Anvers N. . Oosterhout, N. B., Netherlands , 1969 . Anthropological Publications . Illustrations. Figures. Notes. Appendix. Index . Pp. xii , 566 . $18.75...

... to be carried to the coast and shipped out of ports as far south as Huatulco. 32 Even the marquis’ vast revenues were not enough to keep the colony going. The remarkable fact is that some Spaniards remained in the vicinity of La Paz, in a desert and surrounded by extraordinarily primitive Indians, for more...

... in his text George Montagu Dunk, earl of Halifax, becomes Lord George Halifax; Charles Wyndham, earl of Egremont, becomes Lord Charles Egremont; Wills Hill, earl of Hillsborough, and later marquis of Downshire, becomes Wills Hill Hillsborough, marquis of Downshire; and Welbore Ellis, Secretary at War...

.... 4). 109. Consulta of the Council of the Indies, Madrid, 7 Nov. 1680, AGI, México 8. 110. Discussing the fine for Alburquerque, Juan Antonio Valenciano to Marquis of la Ensenada, 23 May 1749; Francisco de Varas to Marquis of la Ensenada, Cádiz, 13 Oct. 1750, AGI, México 1505. On the dates...

... charges of misconduct raised during the residencia . The House of Mendoza, which produced thirteen Spanish viceroys, is a subject not without historical importance. Don García’s father, the third Marquis of Cañete, served as Viceroy of Peru, and in 1557, following the death of Pedro de Valdivia...

..., that Francisco Pizarro was not born a hidalgo, but a poor and uneducated swineherd (p. 2). He achieved the status of marquis and gentleman relatively late in life, as a result of his South American exploits. Likewise, upon reading the sentence, “Thus, the marquis had them for lunch before they could have him...

... de la Tour was impressed by the sincerity of their warm welcome. De la Tour underlined a quotation from the empress who had remarked, . . . “we have the liveliest sympathy for the Italians.” 29 Italian affairs in Mexico, prior to the opening of a legation, had been handled by Marquis de...

..., deep mines. 22 Borda soon followed this general argument with the proposal that he himself should attempt the renovation of the Quebradilla, a Zacatecas mine full of both metal and water. Gálvez and the viceroy, the Marquis of Croix, who had already discussed with Borda ways to develop...

... debts of the aristocracy found that some titles had been renounced because the current descendants were poverty-stricken. 14 The Marquis of San Clemente, a leading miner of Guanajuato, died virtually bankrupt, and his grandson, who wished to marry a maid-servant, relinquished all claim to the title...

.... The story seems to have missed a great opportunity to shed fresh light on the tragedy from original Mexican sources. Nor is the balanced historical perspective of William Binkley, William Hogan, and Marquis James evident. The significance of the Alamo is beyond dispute in relation to the Texas Republic...

... major present-day place names and events. But the professional historian will find the volume lacking. A limited bibliography with some outdated items contributed to erroneous interpretations and serious omissions. The first and second Marquis de Aycinena, for example, are not included. A recent...

..., date, and a brief statement of contents would have been useful, especially since the index is limited to names. Shortly after the beginning of this volume the Marquis de Montholon, who had served as principal French representative during the establishment of the Empire, was transferred...

... of the Marquis, the difficult and unsatisfactory adjustment to life as a courtier of Louis XVI, the opportunity to fight for liberty in America, the failure of Lafayette’s moderate policies during the early years of the French Revolution, his long imprisonment as a victim of the animosity and fears...

... carriage. I dined that day at the residence of Marquis de Montholon, the Minister of France. 12 That evening Messieurs de Negrete and Navarro came to accompany me as they had said they would. We were accommodated in a loge close to the stage at the last performance of an Italian company. During...