1867 History of the Conquest of Peru, with a Preliminary View of the Civilisation of the Incas

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Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

New edition. Author's authorised edition. With a frontispiece. A detailed study into the significant events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, providing accounts of the rich history and societal structures of the Incas prior to their encounter with European forces. Prescott explores both the cultural depth of the Peruvian civilization and the dramatic consequences of its defeat. Written by William Hickling Prescott, an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Considered one of the most eminent historians of nineteenth century America.