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History of the Conquest of Peru
pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. The most brilliant passages in the history of Spanish adventure in the New World are undoubtedly afforded by the conquests of Mexico and Peru - the two states which combined with the largest extent of empire a refined social polity, and considerable progress in the arts of civilizati...more
ebook, 891 pages
Published
December 2nd 2010
by Pubone.Info
(first published 1847)
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Ignorant as I was of the history of the conquistadors and of Peru itself, reading this book was similar to reading a romantic fiction where treachery, cruelty and downright thievery play alongside the romantic concepts of integrity and loyalty.
In my humble opinion, William H. Prescott has done a fantastic job of not only researching the various sources to recreate a picture of the way things were during the time of the conquest, but also provided just enough background and history on the sources...more
In my humble opinion, William H. Prescott has done a fantastic job of not only researching the various sources to recreate a picture of the way things were during the time of the conquest, but also provided just enough background and history on the sources...more
I first read this book when I was a child. About 60 years ago. It sparked an interest in Peru - especially in the marvellous Inca civilisation - which I have just partially satiated by at last making a visit to that country.
So I decided to read it again. Of course it is a book written in Victorian times and it is ponderous and slow, but then so are some academic books written these days. Prescott, an American, is acknowledged as the first scientific historian.
The book was written more than 160...more
So I decided to read it again. Of course it is a book written in Victorian times and it is ponderous and slow, but then so are some academic books written these days. Prescott, an American, is acknowledged as the first scientific historian.
The book was written more than 160...more
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As if the blood-drenched and treasure-laden story of the Spanish conquest of Peru wasn’t interesting enough, this book from the mid 19th century is written in a patently biased and patronizing, if gentlemanly, style which provides an insight into the jingoistic beginnings of the U.S. empire and its Manifest Destiny. The Spaniards start out with one strike already against them due to their Latin genes and Roman Catholic religion. The Inca are cast as noble savages, surprisingly advanced in some w...more
Although over 100 yrs old and written by a semi-blind man who never visited Peru, he is more accurate in his details about the culture of the Tahuantinsuyu (Inka) then most other books that I have read - even some written "learned" British and American professors who have come here and supposedly researched their books.
If you really want to know something about the inca and the conquista by Pizarro and his gang of thugs, this book is a must read.
If you really want to know something about the inca and the conquista by Pizarro and his gang of thugs, this book is a must read.
The first great American historian chronicles the history of Peru from the civilization of the Incas to their struggle and eventual subjugation to Pizarro and his Conquistadors.
For a book originally published in 1847, this is surprisingly readable. Either I've forgotten a lot of history or classes just focused on "Pizarro" conquering the Incas and neglected all the other history and the multiple Pizarro brothers who ruled in Peru/Ecuador/Bolivia. That the conquest of Peru required more warfare between rival Spanish groups rather than between Spaniards and Incas is a testament to the nature of some of the conquistadores. Maybe one needs that sort of personality to go of...more
read this in Polish. History of Incas empire.
Fantastic read!
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How can anyone get through such an arid book. I cannot get into it! He also takes to long to say something that can be said in two sentences.
This is not as good as Prescott's History of the Conquest of Mexico (which is a must-read book). Partly this is a function of the fact that the story of Cortes in Mexico is just more interesting.
I was kind of bored half way. I'm sure Peru's history is fascinating for some people but it didn't catch my attention. I might have to give it a another read.
Started reading it on my Kindle but stopped about 1/10 of the way through. It does not read as well as Mexico. I'll give it a try shortly.
One of the great stories of history told through excellent writing and analysis.
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William Hickling Prescott
U.S. historian. Born to a prosperous family, Prescott graduated from Harvard University in 1814 but was prevented by poor health and eyesight from a career in law or business. His friends, including Washington Irving, led him to his life's work: recounting the history of 16th-century Spain and its colonies. He is best known for his History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843)...more
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U.S. historian. Born to a prosperous family, Prescott graduated from Harvard University in 1814 but was prevented by poor health and eyesight from a career in law or business. His friends, including Washington Irving, led him to his life's work: recounting the history of 16th-century Spain and its colonies. He is best known for his History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843)...more
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