Publisher's Synopsis
The author of this comprehensive history was the first Louisianahistorian to document his studies through research in the nationalarchives of France and Spain. Originally published in1854, this volumecovers the Spanish rule in Louisiana from 1769 to 1803. Read about thedifficult conversion of a French colony into a Spanish one, and about themen who ruled from the Cabildo, which still stands in New OrleansFrench Quarter.Discover what took place during the administration of each Spanishgovernor. While reading, enjoy maps of Louisiana as it was at the timecovered. The exciting events will inspire readers to continue the story byreading Volume IV.
