Prescott's Histories: The Rise and Decline of the Spanish Empire

by William Hickling Prescott

Here is what you get in this Selected and Edited edition Of History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Parts 1 and 2. History of the Conquest of Mexico. Books 2-3-4-5-6-7. History of the Conquest of Peru - Books 2-3-4. History of Philip the Second - Books 1-2-4-5-6.

Genres: History

568 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1963

About the author

United States 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) and History of the Conquest of Peru (1847), for which he made rigorous use of original sources, and which earned him a reputation as the first scientific U.S. historian.

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This 1963 book contains excerpts from Ferdinand and Isabella, The Conquest of Mexico, The Conquest of Peru, and Philip II.