The Conquests of Mexico and Peru: Volume II (Cosimo Classics Travel & Exploration)

With its vivid language and bold strokes the magnificent History of the Conquest of Peru first published in 1847 is one of historian William Prescotts landmark works. A masterly study of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarros overthrow of the Inca Empire this astonishing chronicle is considered a classic of Latin American history. Noted for its striking portrayal of the Spanish character the book rings with a fusion of courage cruelty pride and gallows humor says Darnell. We seem to be overhearing dialogue and observing firsthand the interaction between the Spaniards as they struggle for control of an empire. He hails this as an immensely readable history. Also available from Cosimo Classics: History of the Conquest of Mexico Prescotts companion volume about Cortéss subjugation of the Aztecs. Historian writer and scholar WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT (1796-1859) was born in Salem Massachusetts. A regular contributor to the prestigious Boston literary journal North American Review he also authored numerous books of history including 1837s The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic a critical and popular success in both America and Europe.