A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time

"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05" by Robert Kerr is a historical narrative documenting the turbulent era of early conquest and navigations in the Americas, concentrating majorly on the conquest of Peru and the aftermath of Francisco Pizarro’s death. The story depicts the political unrest of sixteenth-century Peru, detailing Gonzalo Pizarro’s insurrection against viceroy Blasco Nunnez Vela. It recounts the betrayal amongst soldiers, unsuccessful attempts to gain power, and the civil strife that followed, leading to a chronicle about the soldiers, struggles, and encounters during this time. The narrative also details the viceroy's efforts to restore order amidst the rebellions, his eventual downfall, and the increasing tensions that resulted in greater battles for power in the region.