El mundo atlántico español durante el siglo XVIII

This book is a Spanish translation of the proceedings of a conference held in 1986. Archaeologists and conservators from around the world met in Mexico City to examine the unique problems associated with in situ archaeological conservation. The papers presented focus on a wide variety of materials (including adobe, wood, ceramics, textiles, painting, skin, and bone) and sites as diverse as Algeria and the Arctic. Of special note are case studies of three spectacular sites in Mexico: Teotihuacan, Tenochtitlan, and Cacaxtla.

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An expansive tribute to the life and achievements of this internationally renowned Turkish scholar and culturalist Cultural Horizons recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Talat Sait Halman throughout his multifaceted career as Turkey's Minister of Culture, Ambassador for Cultural Affairs, professor, poet, translator, literary author and critic, newspaper columnist, and public speaker. Seventy-two distinguished scholars, journalists, translators, and creative writers from around the world have written for this work. Contributions include poetry, essays, a play, and articles.

«Cuando Leopoldo, Juan Miguel y Pedro me hicieron el honor de invitarme a redactar el presente prólogo, acepté entusiasmado porque en México requerimos de cientos de Leopoldos, Juan Migueles y Pedros que lleven a cabo trabajos monumentales de divulgación como el que actualmente tienen en sus manos. Estoy convencido de que para redactar la inmensa obra escrita por ellos son indispensables los siguientes ingredientes para alcanzar el éxito que han conquistado: uno, contar con un sólido amor por México; dos, tener algo que decir, material con el que ellos cuentan en abundancia; tres,...