Francisco Pizarro And The Conquest Of Peru

By Clifford Smyth

Book Overview

""Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Clifford Smyth. The book covers the life and exploits of Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. The book provides a detailed account of Pizarro's early life, his expeditions to South America, his battles with the Inca Empire, and his eventual triumph over the Inca ruler Atahualpa. The author also delves into the political and cultural climate of the time, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the events that led up to the conquest of Peru. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced perspective on Pizarro's actions, highlighting both his successes and failures. Overall, ""Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of South America or the Spanish conquest of the New World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163172243
• ISBN13: 9781163172247
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"