The Second Part Of The Chronicle Of Peru (1883)

By Pedro Cieza de León and Marcos Jiménez de la Espada

Book Overview

The Second Part of the Chronicle of Peru is a historical account written by Pedro de Cieza de Le������n in 1883. It is a continuation of his earlier work, the First Part of the Chronicle of Peru, and documents the history of the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquest of Peru from 1532 to 1550.The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering the history of the Inca Empire from its founding to the reign of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor. The second part documents the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, led by Francisco Pizarro, and their conquest of the Inca Empire. The third part covers the aftermath of the conquest, including the establishment of Spanish rule in Peru and the resistance of the Inca people.Throughout the book, Pedro de Cieza de Le������n provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events he witnessed during his travels in Peru. He also includes accounts from other Spanish conquistadors and Inca nobles, providing a diverse range of perspectives on the history of Peru.Overall, The Second Part of the Chronicle of Peru is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquest of Peru. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South America and the impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples.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: 1165110318
• ISBN13: 9781165110315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"