For several decades in the twentieth century, the order of Friars Minor Capuchin was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and administrating Colombia's public education system. This...Show moreFor several decades in the twentieth century, the order of Friars Minor Capuchin was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and administrating Colombia's public education system. This thesis assesses their role as a nationalizing agent in the Colombian Amazon on the border with Brazil and Peru.Show less
Mary Tudor was the first queen regnant of England from 1553-1558. Different images developed during the nineteenth and twentieth century in general history books of England and in biographies about...Show moreMary Tudor was the first queen regnant of England from 1553-1558. Different images developed during the nineteenth and twentieth century in general history books of England and in biographies about Mary. She is portrayed either as "Bloody Mary", or a tragic figure, or recently as a strong, independent queen. In this thesis we describe these different images from several perspectives: Mary as a Catholic, Mary as the first queen regnant of England and a woman, Mary as a English or Spanish, and Mary placed between the other Tudors.Show less
