Francisco Piquer y la creación del Monte de Piedad de Madrid, (1702-1739)

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute...

En 1974, Erich Von Däniken el autor del best seller "El Oro de los Dioses", declaró: "he descubierto, en la región oriental, provincia de Morona, Santiago, dentro de los límites de la República del Ecuador, objetos preciosos de gran valor cultural e histórico para la Humanidad que consisten en láminas metálicas que contienen la relación histórica de toda una civilización perdida, de la cual el género humano no tiene memoria ni indicio todavía.Han tenido que transcurrir casi cuarenta y tres años para que los Tayos, así como sus secretos andinos volvieran emerger de la mano de...

A beautiful slipcase holds three volumes on the history of Bogota, making this resource an indispensable and fascinating documentary of Colombia's capital. The first two volumes that cover the conquest, colonialism, and the 19th century have been updated with fresh designs, while a completely new third volume covers the 20th century and includes the history of Bogota's expansion, the development of services and institutions, and the achievements and failures of more recent times. This lovely collection constitutes a legacy of obligatory reading for both its current and future inhabitants....