History of the conquest of Peru

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In a series of episodes as fantastic as any fiction, a powerful civilization crumbled at the hands of a small band of warriors. Written by one of America's great historians, this gripping chronicle draws upon the firsthand accounts of eminent sixteenth-century captains and statesmen to relate the overthrow of the Inca empire by the Spanish adventurers under Pizarro's command. Author William H. Prescott's immensely readable narrative crackles with drama as he characterizes both conqueror and conquered. Rich in vivid anecdotes, it recaptures the glories of Inca society before European contact, and it paints fascinating portraits of the conquistadors and their courage, cruelty, and pride. Prescott's reconstructions of the attitudes and motivations behind the tumultuous events of the Spanish conquest offer memorable, insightful views of New World history that have made this book a popular classic. - Amazon.

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• History of the conquest of Peru: with a preliminary view of the civilization of the IncasElectronic resourceHarper and brothers1847-01-01
• History of the conquest of PeruHarper and brothers1847-01-01
• History of the conquest of PeruHarper and brothers1848-01-01
• History of the conquest of PeruPhillips, Sampson1857-01-01
• History of the conquest of PeruPhillips, Sampson and Company1859-01-01
• History of the conquest of Peru.J. B. Lippincott1874-01-01