"History of the Conquest of Peru" by William Hickling Prescott is a detailed exploration of the clash between the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquistadors. The book starts by painting a picture of the Inca civilization, showing their impressive government, culture, and how they overcame the challenges of their mountain environment while uniting different groups of people. It then transitions to the arrival of the Spanish, guided by figures like Francisco Pizarro which led to the empire's collapse. Prescott relies on firsthand accounts to present a complex story, honoring the traditions of the Incas while recounting the conflicts that decided their fate. It's a historical account that reveals the complexities of conquest and the end of a remarkable civilization.
History of the Conquest of Peru With a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas
By William Hickling Prescott
Witness the collision of two worlds as a flourishing empire faces a ruthless invasion, reshaping history and culture in its wake.
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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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