By William H. Prescott
London   Richard Bentley
9" by 6" xxxvi, 480; 490pp
An attractively bound example of the two volume sixth edition of William H. Prescott's classic account of the clash of empires in Peru, and of the destruction of the Inca.
By William H. Prescott

1850 History of the Conquest of Peru

London   Richard Bentley
9" by 6" xxxvi, 480; 490pp
An attractively bound example of the two volume sixth edition of William H. Prescott's classic account of the clash of empires in Peru, and of the destruction of the Inca.
£230.00
: 2kgs / : 977F15

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Illustrated, Leather Binding

The sixth edition of this work, complete in two volumes.

In vibrant half morocco bindings.

Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece and one map, and volume II with a frontispiece and one facsimile leaf.

Collated, complete.

William H. Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized as the first American scientific historian and one of the most eminent historians of his era.

This work features a detailed historical account of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. The work delves into the history of Peru, including the lives of the people of the Inca Empire and their rulers.

Condition

In half morocco bindings, with cloth covered boards. Back strips a touch age toned, otherwise externally excellent. A touch of rubbing to back strip heads. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Near Fine

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