Relation Of The Discovery And Conquest Of The Kingdoms Of Peru V2 (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436559416)

""Relation Of The Discovery And Conquest Of The Kingdoms Of Peru V2"" is a historical account written by Pedro Pizarro, detailing the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in the early 16th century. This book is the second volume of Pizarro's account, and it covers the period from 1533 to 1535. Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro, his cousin. In this book, he provides a firsthand account of the events that took place during the Spanish invasion, including the battles, the alliances, and the political and social upheavals that occurred. Pizarro's narrative is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as on the accounts of other conquistadors who were present during the conquest. He describes in detail the Inca civilization, its customs, religion, and social organization, as well as the military tactics used by the Spanish to defeat the Inca armies. The book also includes descriptions of the Inca leaders, such as Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, and his rival, Huascar, who fought for the throne before the arrival of the Spanish. Pizarro also writes about the role played by his cousin Francisco Pizarro in the conquest, as well as the contributions made by other Spanish conquistadors, such as Diego de Almagro and Hernando de Soto. ""Relation Of The Discovery And Conquest Of The Kingdoms Of Peru V2"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early years of Spanish colonization in South America. It is an important source for scholars and historians interested in the history of the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquest of Peru.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Pedro Pizarro
ISBN-10: 1436559413
ISBN-13: 9781436559416
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 284
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d