"History of the Conquest of Peru" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical narrative that recounts the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire and explores the Inca civilization before its encounter with European forces. The author presents a detailed preface about his process of gathering historical information from different Spanish historians, establishing the book as a comprehensive historical depiction. The text vividly portrays the geographical and political setting of Peru as it existed centuries ago. It examines the evolution of the Inca's empire, their societal advancements, and, ultimately, their defeat by the Spanish conquistadors.
History of the Conquest of Peru
By William Hickling Prescott
The clash of civilizations unfolds as Spanish conquistadors and indigenous people meet in war, determining the fate of an empire.
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About the AuthorWilliam Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
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