History Of The Conquest Of Peru: With A Preliminary View Of The Civilisation Of The Incas
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: one volume ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of nineteenth-century historical narrative, History of the Conquest of Peru chronicles the dramatic downfall of the Inca Empire at the hands of Francisco Pizarro and his band of Spanish conquistadors, set against the backdrop of one of the most sophisticated civilizations the Americas had ever produced. Prescott opens with a sweeping preliminary account of Inca society, detailing its remarkable systems of governance, agriculture, religion, and architecture, giving readers a vivid portrait of a world on the cusp of irreversible transformation. Written with the literary elegance and moral gravity that defined Prescott's reputation, the narrative then traces the Spanish invasion with gripping precision, balancing admiration for Inca resilience with a clear-eyed assessment of European ambition and brutality. Drawing on an impressive range of primary sources, Prescott presents the conquest not merely as a military campaign but as a collision of civilizations with profound and lasting consequences. This enduring classic remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the history of the Americas, imperialism, and the human cost of empire.
Author: William H. Prescott
Format: Hardback
Published: 1874, George Routledge and Sons
Genre: History
Edition: one volume ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of nineteenth-century historical narrative, History of the Conquest of Peru chronicles the dramatic downfall of the Inca Empire at the hands of Francisco Pizarro and his band of Spanish conquistadors, set against the backdrop of one of the most sophisticated civilizations the Americas had ever produced. Prescott opens with a sweeping preliminary account of Inca society, detailing its remarkable systems of governance, agriculture, religion, and architecture, giving readers a vivid portrait of a world on the cusp of irreversible transformation. Written with the literary elegance and moral gravity that defined Prescott's reputation, the narrative then traces the Spanish invasion with gripping precision, balancing admiration for Inca resilience with a clear-eyed assessment of European ambition and brutality. Drawing on an impressive range of primary sources, Prescott presents the conquest not merely as a military campaign but as a collision of civilizations with profound and lasting consequences. This enduring classic remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the history of the Americas, imperialism, and the human cost of empire.